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BJ05 KBV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,810 mi
Last recorded97,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,810 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,586 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,236 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,893 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 78,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,074 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,074 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 55,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,150 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 38,141 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,970 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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BJ05 KBV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ05 KBV, 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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BJ05 KBV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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