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SJ05 YYB

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,645 mi
Last recorded73,645 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 YYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,645 miles

EML ON

Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,645 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML ON

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,073 miles

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

srs warning light on

Fail 29 Oct 2012 62,073 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

srs warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,693 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

srs light on

Fail 25 Oct 2011 50,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

alternator belt cut

power steering pump belt cracked

srs light on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,406 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 34,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,431 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 25,431 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SJ05 YYB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ05 YYB, 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 SJ05 YYB registered?

SJ05 YYB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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