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LY54 YAO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,007 mi
Last recorded78,007 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 YAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 78,007 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 78,007 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working switch defective (3.5 (a))

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,472 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from nearside of rack assy (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 66,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished, also inner part of tread is slightly uneven

offside rear tyre tread cracked and perished, also inner part of tread is uneven

rear silencer and joint corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,744 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 15 May 2013 55,665 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side walls signs of cracks under load.

Fail 13 May 2013 55,661 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre inner side walls signs of cracks under load.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

EML on

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,508 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,048 miles

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

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

front tyres underinflated

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,362 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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LY54 YAO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY54 YAO, 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 LY54 YAO registered?

LY54 YAO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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