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YT05 YWJ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,003 mi
Last recorded48,003 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,003 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 48,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,213 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,043 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 27,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,573 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 25,573 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,793 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,465 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 16,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,549 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 YWJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

YT05 YWJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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