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YJ05 SKK

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 SKK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 103,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,138 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 90,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 82,024 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,970 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 77,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 65,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,665 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 30 May 2017 45,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 32,396 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,351 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 25,903 miles

brake discs corroded but not affecting braking performance

Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,608 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,766 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,985 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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YJ05 SKK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YJ05 SKK, 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 YJ05 SKK registered?

YJ05 SKK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is YJ05 SKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 SKK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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