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VU05 YBG

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,697 mi
Last recorded46,697 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YBG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,697 miles

general surface corrosion under body

rear bumper slightly inscure

rear fog lamps slightly faulty

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,774 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

cv boot perished

rear fog lamp temp switch wire in

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,609 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,546 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,229 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 29,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,904 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,790 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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VU05 YBG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU05 YBG, 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 VU05 YBG registered?

VU05 YBG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 YBG safe to buy?

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