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SN05 YVR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,972 mi
Last recorded64,972 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r,n/s/f,o/s/f valves slightly deterioated.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,829 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r,n/s/f,o/s/f valves slightly deterioated.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 58,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,654 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,154 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,154 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,414 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 29,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,722 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,576 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 19,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SN05 YVR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SN05 YVR, 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 SN05 YVR registered?

SN05 YVR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is SN05 YVR safe to buy?

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