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LY54 YAV

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,464 mi
Last recorded115,464 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 YAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,464 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 115,464 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016
Fail 22 Feb 2016 110,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,468 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 102,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 93,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 86,087 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2012 86,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,175 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2011 74,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 65,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,763 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 50,763 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,363 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YAV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

LY54 YAV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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