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WA05 PYY

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,002 mi
Last recorded67,002 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 PYY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,002 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre and tail corroding

front exhaust flexy worn

rear axel bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,477 miles

exhaust front pipe heat shield corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,405 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 21,405 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,976 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 15,976 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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WA05 PYY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WA05 PYY, 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 WA05 PYY registered?

WA05 PYY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is WA05 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 PYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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