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YK05 HNL

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,794 mi
Last recorded89,794 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 HNL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,794 miles

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

Offside Mirror housing loose

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,455 miles

Front pads getting low

O/s mirror loose

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 72,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,450 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,977 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,438 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,340 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 HNL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HNL, 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 HNL registered?

YK05 HNL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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