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YK05 FUE

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,148 mi
Last recorded69,148 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 FUE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,148 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 69,148 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 63,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 57,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog Bone Mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Steering rack slightly leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2016 52,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,636 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,786 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 38,786 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,589 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 30,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 24,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 15,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,146 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 12,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,766 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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YK05 FUE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK05 FUE, 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 YK05 FUE registered?

YK05 FUE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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