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YU05 RUR

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,358 mi
Last recorded68,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 RUR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,358 miles

Accessories drive belt deteriating.

Engine coolent resevior found empty.

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 68,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Accessories drive belt deteriating.

Engine coolent resevior found empty.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,969 miles

N/s wipper deteriated.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 53,923 miles

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

Engine oil found seriously low - 2l added (more required).10w40

N/s rear tyre - screew in tread.

N/s wipper deteriated.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 39,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,420 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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YU05 RUR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YU05 RUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU05 RUR registered?

YU05 RUR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is YU05 RUR safe to buy?

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