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YU05 SYF

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 117,294 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 117,231 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 119,911 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 106,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,989 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 101,898 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,325 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 98,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,700 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 84,700 miles

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,635 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 74,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,613 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,542 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 34,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,115 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,992 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 SYF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

YU05 SYF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is YU05 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 SYF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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