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BK05 LVY

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,335 mi
Last recorded57,335 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 52,668 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake pad very low advise replacement

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,732 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,526 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,625 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 LVY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

BK05 LVY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BK05 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 LVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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