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PX05 YZB

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,256 mi
Last recorded104,256 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 YZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 104,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 101,429 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 101,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 93,983 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 93,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heat sheeld loos

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 78,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,198 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,341 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front screen scratched at edge of wiper sweep.

n/s wiper rubber torn.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 64,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front screen scratched at edge of wiper sweep.

n/s wiper rubber torn.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,824 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 39,027 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,856 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 31 Mar 2008 19,546 miles

D/S/F TYRE BELOW 3mm IN PLACES

NAIL IN TREAD AREA OF N/S/R TYRE

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,546 miles

D/S/F TYRE BELOW 3mm IN PLACES

NAIL IN TREAD AREA OF N/S/R TYRE

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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PX05 YZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PX05 YZB, 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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PX05 YZB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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