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MK05 YNR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,243 mi
Last recorded79,243 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,243 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front seat back rest doesn't recline forward as intended

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general corrosion starting on suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,412 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 5 Jun 2018 66,412 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,193 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint rusty (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank rusty

general corrosion on all suspension parts

Fail 19 Jun 2017 53,193 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint rusty (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank rusty

general corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,687 miles

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

rusty exhaust

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,403 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,131 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,430 miles

Oil leak

all 4(four) suspension springs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,352 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,505 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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MK05 YNR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK05 YNR, 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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MK05 YNR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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