MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter union (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres low on tread
handbrake high
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RJ05 UYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ05 UYL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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