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AF05 YZJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,678 mi
Last recorded74,678 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YZJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 74,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to rack (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,135 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Whole Exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,315 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 58,315 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,583 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 53,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,322 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,502 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,805 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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AF05 YZJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AF05 YZJ, 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 AF05 YZJ registered?

AF05 YZJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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