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YX05 XON

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,644 mi
Last recorded77,644 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,644 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,598 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,365 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,706 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre low pressure

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,624 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jul 2012 54,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,967 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 47,967 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,544 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edge

rear wiper torn; not clearing screen

Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,481 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XON 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 69.2%.

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 XON, 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 XON registered?

YX05 XON is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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