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YX05 WUC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,768 mi
Last recorded118,768 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,768 miles

n/s exterior door handle sticking

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter clip broken but gaiter is secure

Fail 18 Mar 2015 118,540 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s exterior door handle sticking

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter clip broken but gaiter is secure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 110,875 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 110,802 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,856 miles

Downstream oxygen sensor wiring chafed

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

o/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres slightly misshapen

Downstream oxygen sensor wiring chafed

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,092 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 91,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

o/s c.v gaiter clip broken

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,557 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,939 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 55,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,644 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 WUC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

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

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