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YK05 YWC

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,402 mi
Last recorded80,402 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YWC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 80,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre cuts on outer wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 80,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre cuts on outer wall

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,032 miles

NSF tyre has cut but not enough to reach ply cords

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 May 2014 64,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 44,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,495 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,752 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 YWC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,589cc 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 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

YK05 YWC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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