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YL05 WZZ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,860 mi
Last recorded49,860 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 WZZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,860 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,406 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,388 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,797 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2014 41,797 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,325 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 38,325 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,841 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,665 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,412 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 22,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,447 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 18,447 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YL05 WZZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL05 WZZ, 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 YL05 WZZ registered?

YL05 WZZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is YL05 WZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 WZZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL05 WZZ have outstanding finance?

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