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RY54 UNX

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,630 mi
Last recorded83,630 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 UNX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,207 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 76,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,869 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,551 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 54,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,781 miles

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

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

battery loose

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,440 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 27,383 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,172 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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RY54 UNX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY54 UNX, 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 RY54 UNX registered?

RY54 UNX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is RY54 UNX safe to buy?

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