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YS54 WMD

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,305 mi
Last recorded44,305 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 WMD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,305 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 44,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,364 miles

possible power steering leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 38,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,822 miles

both sides front, brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,338 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 31,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,092 miles

Advise front brake pads worn low ,o/s worst and brake discs fairly worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,511 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 15,511 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 4,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 4,970 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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YS54 WMD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YS54 WMD, 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 YS54 WMD registered?

YS54 WMD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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