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AY05 YOR

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,161 mi
Last recorded36,161 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YOR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,161 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 27,420 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,202 miles

(1) Minor engine oil leak.

(2) Power steering rack minor leak.

(3) Battery leaking fluid.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,403 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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AY05 YOR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY05 YOR, 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 AY05 YOR registered?

AY05 YOR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AY05 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 YOR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY05 YOR have outstanding finance?

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