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SY55 AUE

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,226 mi
Last recorded40,226 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 AUE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,226 miles

Offside steering track rod end has slight wear/play and should be replaced soon.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 40,226 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside steering track rod end has slight wear/play and should be replaced soon.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front brake has a slight brake bind

nearside front cv boot slight leak

unable to check brake pipes properly due to being greased

Fail 31 Oct 2011 39,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front brake has a slight brake bind

nearside front cv boot slight leak

unable to check brake pipes properly due to being greased

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,879 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,378 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 30,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 21,973 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 AUE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AUE, 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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What year was SY55 AUE registered?

SY55 AUE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is SY55 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 AUE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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