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YT05 XGB

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,562 mi
Last recorded56,562 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 56,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 56,562 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,614 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint / middle box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,328 miles

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

child safety seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slightly deterioted

Fail 20 Feb 2012 29,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slightly deterioted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,909 miles

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

front bumper fog light covers missing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,186 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 XGB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT05 XGB, 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 YT05 XGB registered?

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

Is YT05 XGB safe to buy?

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