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YX05 JKJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,546 mi
Last recorded63,546 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 JKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 63,546 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,389 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 58,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 53,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2016 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,480 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,194 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,499 miles

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

SRS light on

Fail 18 Jul 2011 34,588 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,588 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,528 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,130 miles

Some imbalance of front brake effort,O/S 12% low.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,216 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 19,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JKJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

YX05 JKJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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