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SV05 SOH

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracked and perished

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

strong smell of fuel but no sign of leakage

Fail 13 Mar 2018 115,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre is cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracked and perished

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

strong smell of fuel but no sign of leakage

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2017 113,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2016 108,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edges

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,201 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 104,201 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,460 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,181 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 68,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,923 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,882 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 SOH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SOH, 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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SV05 SOH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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