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YH05 RXM

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,793 mi
Last recorded38,793 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 RXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,524 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,297 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 24,601 miles

n/s wiper blade splitting

Fail 16 May 2008 24,601 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper blade splitting

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

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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YH05 RXM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH05 RXM, 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

How do I check the history of YH05 RXM?

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What year was YH05 RXM registered?

YH05 RXM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YH05 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 RXM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH05 RXM have outstanding finance?

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