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YX05 WVR

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,377 mi
Last recorded72,377 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,377 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack/pipes (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 72,240 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of the exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven 32% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack/pipes (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,063 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,243 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid leaking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,222 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 46,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid reservoir cap loose and will not secure

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,703 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,732 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,251 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 WVR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

YX05 WVR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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