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PE05 YXY

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 YXY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,502 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 80,502 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,367 miles

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

Oil leak!

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,172 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 73,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,750 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,214 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 57,116 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,116 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,725 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,530 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 50,520 miles

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

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

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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PE05 YXY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PE05 YXY, 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 PE05 YXY registered?

PE05 YXY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is PE05 YXY safe to buy?

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