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YU05 SYV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,217 mi
Last recorded62,217 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 SYV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 62,217 miles

ns main beam slighly discoloured

power steering belt poor condition

slight weep from steering rack

Fail 15 May 2015 62,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

ns main beam slighly discoloured

power steering belt poor condition

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 12 May 2014 55,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 55,162 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 47,992 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 9 May 2013 47,992 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,246 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,075 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 45,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,706 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 SYV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU05 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

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

Is YU05 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 SYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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