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YX05 ZRF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,455 mi
Last recorded48,455 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 ZRF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,455 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,837 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,354 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,429 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 19,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,866 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 ZRF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 ZRF registered?

YX05 ZRF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is YX05 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 ZRF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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