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YX05 PXG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,038 mi
Last recorded69,038 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 69,038 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 69,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,800 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,800 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,536 miles

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,078 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 PXG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PXG, 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 PXG registered?

YX05 PXG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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