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YA05 VMC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,014 mi
Last recorded26,014 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 VMC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 26,014 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 26,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 23,699 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 23,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,763 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 19,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,692 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,736 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,389 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 12,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,853 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 VMC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA05 VMC, 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 YA05 VMC registered?

YA05 VMC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YA05 VMC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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