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YJ05 XUY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,426 mi
Last recorded35,426 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 35,426 miles

rust all under body

Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,336 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 33,336 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,626 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,130 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,089 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,530 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 22,528 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 16,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,976 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 13,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,388 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 11,388 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XUY 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 71.4%.

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 YJ05 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

YJ05 XUY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is YJ05 XUY safe to buy?

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