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YK05 AFO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 AFO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,308 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 79,308 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 75,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 70,625 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 67,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2016 67,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 62,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 62,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 57,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 52,748 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 47,776 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 34,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,117 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,160 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 21,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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YK05 AFO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK05 AFO, 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 YK05 AFO registered?

YK05 AFO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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