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YX05 UVL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,896 mi
Last recorded48,896 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,503 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 37,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,239 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 35,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,004 miles

185/55/15 h

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

both front tyre worn in inner edge and at 3.0mm

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,415 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 30,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,325 miles

Front pads 75% worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 12,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,885 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 UVL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

YX05 UVL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YX05 UVL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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