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YU05 SFO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,719 mi
Last recorded47,719 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 SFO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2021 47,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspected steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 46,940 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 46,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,924 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 46,921 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,644 miles

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 17 Apr 2018 45,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,189 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 42,444 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 42,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,298 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear child seat fitted

surface rust underbody and exhaust system

Fail 17 Oct 2015 40,298 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear child seat fitted

surface rust underbody and exhaust system

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,976 miles

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 19 Aug 2010 23,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,648 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 SFO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

YU05 SFO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is YU05 SFO safe to buy?

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