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YX05 WUW

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,506 mi
Last recorded57,506 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WUW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,506 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,657 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but cords not visible

Fail 16 Aug 2016 48,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but cords not visible

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,764 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,919 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,776 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,499 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 31,499 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NOISY

Fail 17 Oct 2011 29,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,630 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,635 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 27,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,020 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,305 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 WUW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

YX05 WUW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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