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YF54 UWJ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,118 mi
Last recorded70,118 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 70,118 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 May 2018 70,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall has crackes all round (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,819 miles

exhaust corrided

front and rear coil springs corrided

rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,607 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,451 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,688 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 26,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,338 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 UWJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

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

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