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FG05 YHJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,459 mi
Last recorded98,459 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 98,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 95,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,111 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 90,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,396 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,483 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 50,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,591 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 44,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,819 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,622 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,478 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 17,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FG05 YHJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG05 YHJ, 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 FG05 YHJ registered?

FG05 YHJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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