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YX05 KBN

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,215 mi
Last recorded109,215 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 KBN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,215 miles

N/S/R TYRE UNEVEN WEAR ALSO SLIGHT BRAKE NOISE?

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (slight ) (2.7.3)

fuel pipe at rear corrosion

handbrake lever long travel

n/s/f wing corrosion

screen chips

Fail 18 Oct 2016 109,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES FROM FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE UNEVEN WEAR ALSO SLIGHT BRAKE NOISE?

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (slight ) (2.7.3)

fuel pipe at rear corrosion

handbrake lever long travel

n/s/f wing corrosion

screen chips

Pass 14 Nov 2015 97,876 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 85,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 72,739 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 64,053 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,320 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 54,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside brake light dim

Pass 18 Dec 2010 43,213 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,699 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,312 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 31,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light inop

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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YX05 KBN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

YX05 KBN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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