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AF05 YZV

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,535 mi
Last recorded28,535 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 28,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 27,807 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 27,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 26,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 26,293 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 25,826 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Possible rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,441 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 25,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 24,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,319 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,743 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,221 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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,465 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,706 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,390 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,794 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,038 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 YZV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

AF05 YZV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AF05 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 YZV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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