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MH55 YRS

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,855 mi
Last recorded73,855 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YRS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 67,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 64,083 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 61,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 61,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,024 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leaking from o/s/front (poss from pressure switches)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2012 41,748 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear tyre uneven

offside rear tyre uneven and starting to perish

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front steering has slight movement at its fixings

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,312 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 36,312 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,751 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 34,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,409 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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MH55 YRS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MH55 YRS, 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 MH55 YRS registered?

MH55 YRS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is MH55 YRS safe to buy?

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