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KR05 YCH

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,232 mi
Last recorded108,232 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 YCH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,232 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,232 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 6 May 2016 99,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 95,693 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 95,689 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 94,851 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 94,851 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,871 miles

[advise] rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deteriation

Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,431 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 79,877 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,877 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,117 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade is split.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade is split.

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,932 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering wheel adjuster locking system only just holds in position

Fail 10 Oct 2009 56,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres perished

steering wheel adjuster locking system only just holds in position

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,217 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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KR05 YCH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KR05 YCH, 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.

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What year was KR05 YCH registered?

KR05 YCH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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