MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front rack arms have slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both front rack arms have slight play
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
positive terminal clamp loose
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
positive terminal clamp loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX05 FVB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YX05 FVB, 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 FVB registered?
YX05 FVB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2005.
Is YX05 FVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX05 FVB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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