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SY05 ECD

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,381 mi
Last recorded39,381 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 ECD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 39,381 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached excess corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached excess corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,634 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,543 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,258 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component unknown source (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 22 Jul 2019 30,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill upper holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component unknown source (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 21 Jul 2018 28,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 28,894 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced At sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,695 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,973 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 18,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 16,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,474 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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SY05 ECD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SY05 ECD, 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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SY05 ECD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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