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YX05 YSM

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,445 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,361 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 77,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,008 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,506 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,106 miles

Exhaust corroded middle & rear

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,849 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 47,145 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,246 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,683 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YSM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

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

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