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FG05 YYL

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,811 mi
Last recorded66,811 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 66,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 59,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 55,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 54,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 51,866 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 51,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,888 miles

Moderate 'rattle' in rear silencer

Evidence of steering rack leaking - wet around both rack boots

Exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 49,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,844 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 44,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 40,234 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 78,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,415 miles

both rear tyres 2mm & perishing

dampness around steering rack

front brake pad wear

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,974 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 9 May 2011 24,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,185 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 11,927 miles

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

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 YYL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

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

Is FG05 YYL safe to buy?

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