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VU05 YCK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YCK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,423 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 58,423 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,307 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 51,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,139 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 47,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

areas of rear exhaust silencer corroded,though intact and gas tight

nearside front tyre worn both shoulders

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,288 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

areas of rear exhaust silencer corroded,though intact and gas tight

nearside front tyre worn both shoulders

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system weakened by corrosion at center section near rear section join,and slight leak of gases

offside front road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system weakened by corrosion at center section near rear section join,and slight leak of gases

offside front road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,533 miles

both front tyres have shoulder wear

both wiper blades split on tips, but still clearing windscreen at time of test

exhaust center section weakening by corrosion at rear section join,but intact and gas tight at time of test

parking brake lever travel becoming long, but still has some reserve at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,173 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 9,173 miles

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

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

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 YCK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU05 YCK, 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 VU05 YCK registered?

VU05 YCK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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