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SY55 AUA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,881 mi
Last recorded26,881 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 AUA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,881 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 26,879 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,387 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 44,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,097 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,309 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 20,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,077 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,616 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,109 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 10,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 8,553 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 6,585 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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SY55 AUA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY55 AUA, 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 SY55 AUA registered?

SY55 AUA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is SY55 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 AUA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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