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RX05 YNS

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YNS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,902 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,894 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,264 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer side wall.

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

O/S/F tyre has damage to the outer side wall.

O/S/R tyre has a nail inside.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,512 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,464 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine & gear box oil leaks

engine oil level just above minimum

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine & gear box oil leaks

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,536 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 58,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,993 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,624 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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RX05 YNS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RX05 YNS, 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 RX05 YNS registered?

RX05 YNS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is RX05 YNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YNS shows 12 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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