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LF05 GYJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,599 mi
Last recorded34,599 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 GYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,599 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 34,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,965 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 30,932 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,652 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,717 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,479 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,257 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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LF05 GYJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF05 GYJ, 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 LF05 GYJ registered?

LF05 GYJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is LF05 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 GYJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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