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YN05 XBB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,156 mi
Last recorded88,156 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 XBB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,156 miles

all underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,159 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 83,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,733 miles

Steering gator slightly damp

corrosion to both rear wheel arch's no sharp edges

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,719 miles

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

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)

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

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)

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

Steering gator slightly damp

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,361 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 66,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,587 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 39,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,659 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 35,659 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,197 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,943 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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YN05 XBB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YN05 XBB, 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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YN05 XBB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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