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VX55 LYF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,899 mi
Last recorded87,899 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 LYF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 87,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 81,857 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 81,857 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 75,356 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 75,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 66,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,685 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,685 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,853 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 47,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,769 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Rear exhaust system starting to deteriate.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,761 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,192 miles

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

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

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

Slight misting of oil around passenger side steering rack gaiter.

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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VX55 LYF 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 71.4%.

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 VX55 LYF, 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 VX55 LYF registered?

VX55 LYF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is VX55 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 LYF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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