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SJ05 YYZ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,313 mi
Last recorded76,313 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 YYZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,459 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,430 miles

rear axle bushes worn, perished, split

Fail 25 Aug 2014 73,430 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear axle bushes worn, perished, split

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,049 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,860 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,839 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 58,839 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil low.

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

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

Parking brake travel.

Runout noted at front brakes.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 51,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,862 miles

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

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

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 YYZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ05 YYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ05 YYZ registered?

SJ05 YYZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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