MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt In very poor condition, advise replacement. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt In very poor condition, advise replacement. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside steering rack boot torn.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside steering rack boot torn.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres tread cracked not deep enough to reach ply or cord
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres tread cracked not deep enough to reach ply or cord
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 OTL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 BF05 OTL, 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 OTL registered?
BF05 OTL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.
Is BF05 OTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF05 OTL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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