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BK05 LVX

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,672 mi
Last recorded56,672 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LVX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,672 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 56,622 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,875 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,819 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 50,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,860 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,186 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 41,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,561 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,382 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,644 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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BK05 LVX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BK05 LVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 LVX registered?

BK05 LVX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BK05 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 LVX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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