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YJ05 ZYR

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,073 mi
Last recorded44,073 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ZYR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,073 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,168 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,563 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 32,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,449 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 30,449 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,352 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 28,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight collision damage to rear bumper / panel

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,681 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 22,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,549 miles

o/s/f arb bar link bushes worn

o/s/r bumper and lense damaged

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 ZYR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

YJ05 ZYR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YJ05 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 ZYR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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