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YJ05 XVB

2005 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,195 mi
Last recorded65,195 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XVB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,195 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,090 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 35,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,263 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 XVB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

YJ05 XVB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 July 2005.

Is YJ05 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 XVB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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