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YN55 URC

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,376 mi
Last recorded147,376 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 URC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 147,376 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2019 147,376 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2018 145,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 145,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,449 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 132,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,977 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 68,962 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,235 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,479 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,209 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,322 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 25,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,846 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 17,846 miles

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

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 URC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YN55 URC, 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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YN55 URC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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