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BF05 OTL

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,715 mi
Last recorded62,715 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OTL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,715 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,706 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt In very poor condition, advise replacement. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 55,706 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,241 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 48,241 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,733 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,107 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,712 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 25,700 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 18,262 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 11,019 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,019 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 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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BF05 OTL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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