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YJ55 CDV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,426 mi
Last recorded100,426 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 CDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,426 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear inner sills corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,412 miles

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 89,412 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,495 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 67,100 miles

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

Rear Silencer Corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,100 miles

Rear Silencer Corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,437 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,987 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,708 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 27,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,976 miles

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

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

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

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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YJ55 CDV 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 61.5%.

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 YJ55 CDV, 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 YJ55 CDV registered?

YJ55 CDV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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