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YJ55 FNY

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,983 mi
Last recorded67,983 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 67,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Front Reading Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Weeping Slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 67,963 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Front Reading Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Weeping Slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 64,361 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 64,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 60,655 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 60,647 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 60,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 57,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,371 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,571 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 41,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,075 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 19,109 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,109 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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YJ55 FNY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJ55 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

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

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