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YN05 XLJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,956 mi
Last recorded38,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 XLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,956 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 38,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 23,673 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers slightly splitting on edges

Pass 30 May 2012 20,838 miles

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

offside wiper slightly torn

Pass 26 May 2011 17,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,404 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,697 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 XLJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YN05 XLJ, 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 YN05 XLJ registered?

YN05 XLJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is YN05 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 XLJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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