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YC05 EYG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,847 mi
Last recorded84,847 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 EYG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,847 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear bush worm (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,276 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 81,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,105 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,817 miles

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 13 Apr 2017 69,136 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,139 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,023 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,160 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 42,229 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 36,464 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,016 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 23,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,903 miles

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

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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YC05 EYG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC05 EYG, 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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YC05 EYG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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