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WU05 YTY

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,013 mi
Last recorded31,013 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YTY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,013 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box exhaust pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,382 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Nearside & Offside front steering rack boots (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,307 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,823 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 9,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,878 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 7,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 5,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,532 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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WU05 YTY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WU05 YTY, 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 WU05 YTY registered?

WU05 YTY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is WU05 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 YTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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