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FG05 YYN

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,399 miles

Offside Rear broken but not showing white light to rear.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,595 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,994 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 57,994 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,516 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,468 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 6,270 miles

Slight weep at O/S rear of steering rack.

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 YYN 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 80%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

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

Is FG05 YYN safe to buy?

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