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CV05 YZX

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,437 mi
Last recorded37,437 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 YZX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,709 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 23,709 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,071 miles

Both front outer constant velocity joint gaitors perished, but not to the extent that they no longer prevent the ingress of dirt

Both rear tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Front brake pads wearing thin

OSF anti roll bar stabilizer link deteriorated, but not to the extent that it allows excessive movement

Slight leak from PAS rack

Slight play found in NSF wheel bearing, but not rough when rotated

Slight play found in nsf track rod end

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have radial cracks

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,563 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

handbrake has travel

Fail 25 Jul 2013 18,563 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

handbrake has travel

Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,807 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 11,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 5,855 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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CV05 YZX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CV05 YZX, 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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CV05 YZX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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