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FG05 YOL

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,600 mi
Last recorded111,600 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 111,600 miles

windowscreen damaged likely to crack at anytime

Fail 4 May 2013 111,597 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,824 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,772 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 YOL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FG05 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

FG05 YOL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is FG05 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 YOL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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