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YX05 UWD

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,644 mi
Last recorded28,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UWD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 28,644 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 28,640 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 19,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,631 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,739 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 18,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,938 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,304 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 15,304 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 4,307 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 UWD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

YX05 UWD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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