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YN55 WKG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,395 mi
Last recorded60,395 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 WKG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 60,395 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 60,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,473 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged, but not affecting the rear view

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,981 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,981 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,715 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,715 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,165 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,929 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,230 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 WKG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG registered?

YN55 WKG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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