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YJ55 NZG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,679 mi
Last recorded48,679 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 48,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 48,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill & arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill & arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 42,187 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 33,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 18,468 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 18,468 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18ins (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,684 miles

Advise nearside wiperblade split.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,985 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Oct 2013 16,184 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Oct 2012 15,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 12,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,849 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 8,365 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 NZG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

YJ55 NZG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is YJ55 NZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 NZG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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