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BF05 OUB

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,343 mi
Last recorded55,343 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OUB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 55,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 55,043 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers spilt but not allowing dirt to enter

Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,806 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 45,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,477 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,415 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,444 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,426 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 OUB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB registered?

BF05 OUB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is BF05 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 OUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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