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YF54 HMV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,099 mi
Last recorded70,099 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 HMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,099 miles

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

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

front to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded & has slight leaks in center pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,333 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 58,331 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,555 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 47,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,517 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,474 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,492 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 15,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 10,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 5,720 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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YF54 HMV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF54 HMV, 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 YF54 HMV registered?

YF54 HMV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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