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YX05 JJZ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,071 mi
Last recorded70,071 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,071 miles

Front steering rack boots damp

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure approaching limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front steering rack boots damp

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,610 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 63,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,752 miles

Handbrake has high travel

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

Nearside rear axle bush is worn,but not excessive

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light cracking in both walls of offside rear tyre probably due to age of rubber

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,987 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light cracking in both walls of offside rear tyre probably due to age of rubber

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,896 miles

Middle exhaust is corroded at the rear bend,but not excessive

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,616 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake backing plates damp

Fail 19 Aug 2011 38,678 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake backing plates damp

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,575 miles

power steering rack has a slight misting of fluid

Fail 21 Jul 2010 34,575 miles

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

power steering rack has a slight misting of fluid

windscreen wipers worn(still clearing screen)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,087 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 JJZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

YX05 JJZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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