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YX05 EPC

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,528 mi
Last recorded44,528 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 EPC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 44,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low due to accident damage (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tailgate lock unsecure lock bolts loose

engine management lamp lit

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,823 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 42,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,847 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,901 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 31,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,897 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,330 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,914 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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YX05 EPC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX05 EPC, 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 YX05 EPC registered?

YX05 EPC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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