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YX05 TZF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,297 mi
Last recorded85,297 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 85,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 58,517 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,001 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,147 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,351 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,451 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,652 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,167 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,149 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 TZF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TZF, 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

How do I check the history of YX05 TZF?

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What year was YX05 TZF registered?

YX05 TZF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is YX05 TZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 TZF shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX05 TZF have outstanding finance?

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