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PE05 YYP

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,766 mi
Last recorded60,766 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,766 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window inoperative

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At rack/Column (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 60,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window inoperative

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At rack/Column (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 59,346 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 59,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 58,552 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,180 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,394 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,370 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,515 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 51,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,631 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 49,631 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,392 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,540 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,831 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,936 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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PE05 YYP 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 79.2%.

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 PE05 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

PE05 YYP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PE05 YYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 YYP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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