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BF05 OUL

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,104 mi
Last recorded56,104 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,815 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,268 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 41,238 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,289 miles

Nearside steering rack tie rod has slight play.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,219 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 OUL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OUL, 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 OUL registered?

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

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