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YM54 GMU

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,066 mi
Last recorded114,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 114,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 114,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 104,129 miles

Fuel tank coroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 104,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel tank coroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,374 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,404 miles

corrosion on coil springs

damage to nearside front corner

engine area noisy

fuel pipes at tank area corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside steering rack gaitor damp/wet

p.a.s. pipes corroding

radiator worn

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper split

some/slight corrosion on exhaust

stone chip/repair to windscreen

very slight perishing on outer c.v gaitors

offside front tyre at 2mm across central 3/4 of tread area and at 1mm on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2011 82,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on coil springs

damage to nearside front corner

engine area noisy

fuel pipes at tank area corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside steering rack gaitor damp/wet

p.a.s. pipes corroding

radiator worn

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper split

some/slight corrosion on exhaust

stone chip/repair to windscreen

very slight perishing on outer c.v gaitors

offside front tyre at 2mm across central 3/4 of tread area and at 1mm on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2010 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edges (185/65/14h)

Fail 14 Feb 2010 71,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edges (185/65/14h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,037 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,141 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)

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 GMU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GMU, 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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What year was YM54 GMU registered?

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

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