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YM54 GLK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,287 mi
Last recorded42,287 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GLK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 42,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 185/65x14 NO ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

some front / rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 42,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 185/65x14 NO ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

some front / rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,703 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 38,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,515 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 34,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside 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 13 Jan 2015 29,357 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 29,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,753 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,454 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 GLK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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