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YA05 VPE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,839 mi
Last recorded60,839 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

p/s leak

too much oil in engine

Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers not tested

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

p/s leak

too much oil in engine

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,648 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,049 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,657 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,245 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,001 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes split from bonding

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,511 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 VPE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

YA05 VPE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is YA05 VPE safe to buy?

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