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FG05 YHM

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,809 mi
Last recorded88,809 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,809 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,500 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,978 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,612 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,791 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,172 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,172 miles

Nearside 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 YHM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHM, 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 FG05 YHM registered?

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

Is FG05 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 YHM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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