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YL05 XCR

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,710 mi
Last recorded53,710 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XCR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 53,700 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,401 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 50,377 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre excessively perished and rubbing hard on shoulders

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,173 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 37,173 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,875 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,342 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,584 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,981 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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YL05 XCR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YL05 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL05 XCR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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