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YU05 RVL

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,160 mi
Last recorded117,160 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 RVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 117,160 miles

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 117,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall damage due to tyre been run flat (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,396 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to drums (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 99,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to drums (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,409 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 76,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 67,252 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,205 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 58,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,135 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,736 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,432 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 RVL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YU05 RVL, 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 YU05 RVL registered?

YU05 RVL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is YU05 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 RVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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