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YX05 FVL

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,635 mi
Last recorded75,635 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,113 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated

nearside front tyre 3.5mm and cracking

nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside wiper blade splitting on ends

Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,332 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated

nearside front tyre 3.5mm and cracking

nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking

offside wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,710 miles

SRS light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both number plates signs of deterioration

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,490 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,902 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,756 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 35,756 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,866 miles

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

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 FVL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

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

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