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SY05 RXC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,409 mi
Last recorded89,409 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 RXC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,409 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front head lamp lenses in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

fuel tank corroded and weak

nearside front bumper trim missing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,409 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front head lamp lenses in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

fuel tank corroded and weak

nearside front bumper trim missing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,146 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,958 miles

NSF Foglight Cover Missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,735 miles

Slight free-play detected at offside steering arm

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,414 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,483 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,483 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,473 miles

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

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

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 RXC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY05 RXC, 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 SY05 RXC registered?

SY05 RXC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SY05 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 RXC shows 12 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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