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YD05 YAA

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,063 mi
Last recorded61,063 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 YAA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,063 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 14 Mar 2018 61,063 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,842 miles

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

surface cuts on some tyre sidewalls

Fail 15 Mar 2017 58,841 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

surface cuts on some tyre sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,087 miles

some surface corrosion of some brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,307 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,047 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,199 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,387 miles

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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YD05 YAA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YD05 YAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD05 YAA registered?

YD05 YAA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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