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YF54 LGV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,280 mi
Last recorded44,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 LGV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,280 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 44,272 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,630 miles

Both rear radius arm bushes perished no excessive play found

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

Nearside steering rack has a slight leak

Various components corroded inc brake line,steering,suspension and structural items

Fail 25 Jun 2019 43,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside front brake has a low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged leaking when moved (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both rear radius arm bushes perished no excessive play found

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

Nearside steering rack has a slight leak

Various components corroded inc brake line,steering,suspension and structural items

Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,579 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 40,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 29,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,656 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,278 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,585 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 20,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,057 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 18,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,053 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)

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 LGV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF54 LGV, 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 YF54 LGV registered?

YF54 LGV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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