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RY54 UOK

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,046 mi
Last recorded68,046 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,046 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,046 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,092 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 64,092 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 60,286 miles

2x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,286 miles

2x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,673 miles

coolant low

front pads are getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

coolant low

front pads are getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 42,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight power steering leak from n/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,874 miles

Slight weep of oil from steering rack.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,683 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,420 miles

accident damage to o/s front

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 UOK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc 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 RY54 UOK, 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 UOK registered?

RY54 UOK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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