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SV05 FTK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,297 mi
Last recorded45,297 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 FTK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,297 miles

engine mil light on

nearside rear bumper and 1/4 panel damaged

nearside rear tyre soft and nail in tyre

offside front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 May 2012 43,033 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 40,765 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 40,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,776 miles

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,008 miles

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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SV05 FTK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV05 FTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV05 FTK registered?

SV05 FTK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is SV05 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 FTK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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