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SP55 BEY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,071 mi
Last recorded40,071 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 BEY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 40,071 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

feul tank rusty

Pass 4 May 2012 36,742 miles

exaust rusty

feul tank rusty

rear n/s tyre perrished tread

steering rack gaitor damp possible leak

Pass 12 May 2011 33,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

feul tank rusty

n/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 12 May 2011 33,702 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

feul tank rusty

n/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 May 2010 29,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

feul tank rusty

front o/s brake slight bind

rack slight leak n/s gaitor

Pass 18 May 2009 24,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 20,107 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 20,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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SP55 BEY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP55 BEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP55 BEY registered?

SP55 BEY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is SP55 BEY safe to buy?

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