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YT05 LHV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,630 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 84,629 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn stiff and notchy whe turned (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 83,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 83,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 78,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between back box and centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2017 78,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between back box and centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,088 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre tread low

offside door mirror taped in

oil level low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,767 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2013 63,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

hand brake lever loose requires attention

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,662 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,787 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,051 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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YT05 LHV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT05 LHV, 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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YT05 LHV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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