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YA05 VOG

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,648 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 73,612 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,036 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure cable ties (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,993 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 65,993 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,602 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 61,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,870 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 54,869 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre punctured

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,561 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 49,560 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,942 miles

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

Front tyres under inflated

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,164 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Fail 10 Aug 2010 39,495 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,201 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,281 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 21,281 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VOG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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