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YM54 GLJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,842 mi
Last recorded125,842 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 125,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f cv joint boot cracking slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2019 125,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f cv joint boot cracking slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,749 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 110,566 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Nov 2017 110,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,666 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,509 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 83,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,612 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,503 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 56,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper split.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,432 miles

front & rear tyres low tread & rears worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,138 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,567 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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YM54 GLJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YM54 GLJ, 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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YM54 GLJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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