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AF05 YZO

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,955 mi
Last recorded64,955 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YZO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,342 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,436 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Fluid weep from nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,177 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,123 miles

Slight fluid weep from nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,840 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,247 miles

Slight fluid weep from nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,858 miles

Slight fluid weep from nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,771 miles

Slight fluid weep from nearside steering rack boot

Pass 6 Mar 2010 26,973 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,369 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,819 miles

Handbrake travel high.

Slight fluid weep from nearside steering rack gaiter.

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 YZO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YZO, 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 AF05 YZO registered?

AF05 YZO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AF05 YZO safe to buy?

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