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SV05 HVW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,148 mi
Last recorded56,148 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,148 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,696 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,852 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 4 Apr 2017 35,852 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,525 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 33,525 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,689 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 30,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,948 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,868 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,349 miles

fuel tank starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jul 2011 16,349 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,835 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 9,505 miles

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,124 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 HVW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SV05 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

SV05 HVW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SV05 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 HVW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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