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YK05 YWF

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,335 mi
Last recorded52,335 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YWF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,335 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,996 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 49,535 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 49,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 48,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 46,662 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,622 miles

o/s front tyre cracking + n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,678 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 38,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,103 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,829 miles

front tyres very close to limit

Pass 1 May 2014 32,179 miles

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges + o/s n/s cv boots cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2014 32,178 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges + o/s n/s cv boots cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,524 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,215 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,408 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 YWF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

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

Is YK05 YWF safe to buy?

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