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YX05 EPL

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,608 mi
Last recorded33,608 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 EPL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,608 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 33,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,299 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 31,250 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,212 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,211 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,779 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,569 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 15,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,211 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 EPL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EPL, 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 YX05 EPL registered?

YX05 EPL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is YX05 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 EPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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