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YX05 KGP

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,509 mi
Last recorded52,509 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 KGP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,509 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,844 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from steering rack

windscreen has a light scratch within the A-zone

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,423 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,206 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,016 miles

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

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 KGP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 KGP registered?

YX05 KGP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is YX05 KGP safe to buy?

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