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YJ05 ZYZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,746 mi
Last recorded96,746 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 57,894 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,894 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,871 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 24 Apr 2012 51,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 18 Dec 2010 48,868 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 48,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,022 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,013 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,880 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 ZYZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

YJ05 ZYZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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