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SV05 HSL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,535 mi
Last recorded70,535 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,535 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 67,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,571 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,530 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,530 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,463 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 46,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,602 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,602 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,776 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,853 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 HSL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

SV05 HSL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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