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RJ05 UYL

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,774 mi
Last recorded61,774 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UYL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 61,774 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous offside front tyre (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH windscreen wipers are lightly smearing at time of test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

cannot clearly see front brake inner pads wear,though offside thin and appears close to fail limit

dampness on and around power steering pump and pipes

exhaust rear silencer section is corroded in areas,and baffles loose

what appears high level stop light is inoperative,though unable to see if it is wired in

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,843 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 51,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,569 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 44,566 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter union (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,196 miles

all four tyres low on tread

handbrake high

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,991 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 8,991 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 8,670 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 8,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 8,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,621 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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RJ05 UYL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ05 UYL, 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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What year was RJ05 UYL registered?

RJ05 UYL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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