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MK05 YNZ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,765 mi
Last recorded70,765 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YNZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 68,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 63,471 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,775 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 59,775 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,970 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 54,969 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,985 miles

advise exhaust blow centre box area

advise o/s sill rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,758 miles

TACKING NEEDS ADJUSTING

Fail 30 Mar 2016 41,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak lost all its oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

TACKING NEEDS ADJUSTING

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,805 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 31,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads look low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,618 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 28,618 miles

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres are starting to crack

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,945 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 YNZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNZ, 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 MK05 YNZ registered?

MK05 YNZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is MK05 YNZ safe to buy?

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