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YX05 FVB

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,476 mi
Last recorded69,476 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 FVB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 69,476 miles

both front rack arms have slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2018 69,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front rack arms have slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,937 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,186 miles

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 62,186 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,842 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,842 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,673 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 59,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,660 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,439 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 25,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,667 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,927 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 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.

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