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YJ55 FOC

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,266 mi
Last recorded62,266 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 FOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt have a cracking effect (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt have a cracking effect (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer door handle loose but does operate as intended

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 62,226 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn and split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' large crack all the way along the lower edge (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt have a cracking effect (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt have a cracking effect (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer door handle loose but does operate as intended

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 33,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 27,360 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 26,383 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,711 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smeering

Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,314 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 14,314 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 5,581 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 1,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 1,190 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 FOC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YJ55 FOC, 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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YJ55 FOC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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