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YA05 VOJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,299 mi
Last recorded107,299 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,299 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 107,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,326 miles

coolant leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 (3.7.B.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.b.s sensor (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 94,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.b.s sensor (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,697 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished between tread

Fail 7 Aug 2015 85,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished between tread

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,423 miles

play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

play in n/s front wheel bearing

power steering pipe/rack damp

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front washer aim poor

Nearside rear tyre perishing tread area

Offside rear tyre perishing tread area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering rack damp

Fail 16 Jun 2014 76,594 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front washer aim poor

Nearside rear tyre perishing tread area

Offside rear tyre perishing tread area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 62,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,677 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,376 miles

slight distortion on front discs

Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight distortion on front discs

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,451 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 VOJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOJ, 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 VOJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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