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SP05 YEV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,885 mi
Last recorded80,885 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YEV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp on

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2015 80,833 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp on

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 75,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,939 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,939 miles

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

Exhaust rubber hanger broken

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,795 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated no leak

PAS drive belt cracked

Rear washer inop

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Fail 15 Feb 2012 63,795 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated no leak

PAS drive belt cracked

Rear washer inop

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,211 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 57,208 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 35,332 miles

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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SP05 YEV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP05 YEV, 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 SP05 YEV registered?

SP05 YEV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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