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FG05 YHR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,051 mi
Last recorded42,051 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YHR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,489 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,703 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 30,703 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,178 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 28,172 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,264 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 25,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,475 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,307 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 18,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,833 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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FG05 YHR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

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

Is FG05 YHR safe to buy?

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