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YN55 SZE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,569 mi
Last recorded115,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 SZE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 115,569 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 115,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/ AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

O/S/F SEAT SLIGHTLY INSECURE

SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES HAVE ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIREMENTS.

Fail 23 Jan 2016 106,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive EMMISSION NOT COMPLETE, ABORTED (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/ AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

O/S/F SEAT SLIGHTLY INSECURE

SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES HAVE ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIREMENTS.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 82,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 25,222 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,781 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,789 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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YN55 SZE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN55 SZE, 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 YN55 SZE registered?

YN55 SZE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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