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SF05 YJA

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,435 mi
Last recorded66,435 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YJA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat and mid joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both rack boots damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

e.m.l light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat and mid joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both rack boots damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

e.m.l light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2016 60,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,594 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,822 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is perishing and stepping

Fail 14 Sep 2013 48,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre is perishing and stepping

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,524 miles

fuel tank rusting

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,284 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,988 miles

N/s/f tyre on legal limit on edges.

O/s/f tyre on legal limit on edges.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 17,988 miles

N/s/f tyre on legal limit on edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre on legal limit on edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SF05 YJA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SF05 YJA, 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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SF05 YJA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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