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YX05 ZRJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 ZRJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,094 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,329 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,981 miles

Nearside steering rack has a very slight leak

accident damage to rear panel behind bumper

all four coil springs corroded

front exhaust rubber mounting perishised

o/s/f electric window not working

Fail 27 Jan 2016 77,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside steering rack has a very slight leak

accident damage to rear panel behind bumper

all four coil springs corroded

front exhaust rubber mounting perishised

o/s/f electric window not working

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,787 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 73,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,816 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 68,816 miles

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

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2013 632,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,526 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 55,119 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 34,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,184 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 ZRJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

YX05 ZRJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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