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YT05 PGF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,738 mi
Last recorded51,738 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 PGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,302 miles

both front cv boots cracking

both rear axle bushes deteriaoted

front an rear coil springs corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 37,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

both front cv boots cracking

both rear axle bushes deteriaoted

front an rear coil springs corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 27,429 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside steering rack showing signs of leak along steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting In excessive movement

Fail 28 Nov 2017 27,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside steering rack showing signs of leak along steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting In excessive movement

Pass 2 Dec 2016 22,846 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 22,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 19,024 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre is cracked badly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 19,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre is cracked badly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 16,144 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner wheel arch cover fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 16,144 miles

inner wheel arch cover fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2014 14,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 12,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 10,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 7,662 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 5,841 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 5,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 4,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008

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 PGF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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