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YJ05 XUU

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,735 mi
Last recorded80,735 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XUU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,735 miles

Battery not fully secured

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,318 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 77,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,616 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 74,616 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,752 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,406 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,612 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,126 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 46,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,450 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,376 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 XUU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XUU, 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 YJ05 XUU registered?

YJ05 XUU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 XUU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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