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YK05 HNR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,051 mi
Last recorded70,051 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 HNR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,019 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,645 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,645 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 42,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,224 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 36,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 4,132 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 HNR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HNR, 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 HNR registered?

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

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