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YJ55 SKN

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,287 mi
Last recorded22,287 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,287 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 22,287 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 16,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 16,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,986 miles

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

n/s side body damage

n/s steering rack boot has mist of oil

Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,803 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,401 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 SKN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ55 SKN registered?

YJ55 SKN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ55 SKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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