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SP05 YFE

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,953 mi
Last recorded51,953 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 51,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

post cat lambda missing and wires cut

Pass 29 May 2015 51,953 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

post cat lambda missing and wires cut

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,678 miles

coolant leval warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight mist of fluid at steering rack

travel in hand brake at lever

Fail 4 Jun 2014 42,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

coolant leval warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight mist of fluid at steering rack

travel in hand brake at lever

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,553 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2013 38,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 37,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,939 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,331 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 YFE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE registered?

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

Is SP05 YFE safe to buy?

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