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YJ55 CGF

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,690 mi
Last recorded65,690 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 CGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,690 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 65,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,624 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,003 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,767 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,813 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,175 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,930 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 44,930 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,459 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 40,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,973 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 31,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,925 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 20,925 miles

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

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 CGF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CGF, 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 CGF registered?

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

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