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SV05 GMU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,940 mi
Last recorded35,940 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 GMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 35,940 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 35,940 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,876 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 23,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 17,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 14,637 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 12,286 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 12,286 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 9,894 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 8,245 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 8,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 6,311 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 GMU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GMU, 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 SV05 GMU registered?

SV05 GMU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is SV05 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 GMU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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