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FG05 YYA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,727 mi
Last recorded34,727 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,502 miles

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

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

no reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,541 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake has travel but not excessive

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,001 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,478 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 YYA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

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

Is FG05 YYA safe to buy?

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