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YA05 UOO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 UOO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,492 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 97,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,316 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 92,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 89,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,351 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 81,004 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 81,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,719 miles

Both front tyres have edge wear

Both wipers samearing slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 62,719 miles

Both front tyres have edge wear

Both wipers samearing slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,477 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,477 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,972 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 28,547 miles

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

exhaust sections at center and rear jois, and pipe going into rear silencer weakening by corrosion, but intact and gas tight at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,547 miles

exhaust sections at center and rear jois, and pipe going into rear silencer weakening by corrosion, but intact and gas tight at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,628 miles

center and rear exhaust sections at join corroded, also areas of rear silencer

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,278 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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YA05 UOO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YA05 UOO, 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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YA05 UOO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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