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YU05 TEJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,337 mi
Last recorded60,337 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,337 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 60,323 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,794 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 53,783 miles

Emissions not tested miss fire on engine when revving for test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,607 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,892 miles

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

play in steering

Fail 21 Oct 2015 44,892 miles

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

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

play in steering

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,514 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 31,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,223 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,599 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,513 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,695 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 TEJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

YU05 TEJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is YU05 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 TEJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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