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BF05 OTK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,815 mi
Last recorded96,815 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OTK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 96,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 96,815 miles

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

Front wipers split but still clear screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,264 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

screw in front offside tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2013 69,428 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,176 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,550 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,761 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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BF05 OTK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF05 OTK, 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 BF05 OTK registered?

BF05 OTK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is BF05 OTK safe to buy?

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