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WG54 SXN

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,535 mi
Last recorded60,535 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 SXN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and faded pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and faded pattern (1.7.5a)

nearside front wiper rubber deteriorated but clears screen

nearside mirror glass slightly insecure

offside front wiper rubber deteriorated but clears screen

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and faded pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and faded pattern (1.7.5a)

nearside front wiper rubber deteriorated but clears screen

nearside mirror glass slightly insecure

offside front wiper rubber deteriorated but clears screen

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,596 miles

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

O/s/f tyre 3mm

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,052 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,215 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 45,215 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,152 miles

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

exhaust hanging low

hand brake lever pivots worn

ns wiper blade split

rear axle mounts not fitted/moved,correctly

Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,974 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,757 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,889 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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WG54 SXN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey 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 WG54 SXN, 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 WG54 SXN registered?

WG54 SXN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is WG54 SXN safe to buy?

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