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SV05 SOJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,097 mi
Last recorded67,097 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,404 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 37,402 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,262 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,783 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 SOJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SOJ, 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

How do I check the history of SV05 SOJ?

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What year was SV05 SOJ registered?

SV05 SOJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SV05 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 SOJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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