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BK05 LWM

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,365 mi
Last recorded101,365 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,365 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,717 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged. o/s front wing/bumper damage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,245 miles

both f/outer cv boots are deteriorated

steering rack boots slightly damp

Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both f/outer cv boots are deteriorated

steering rack boots slightly damp

Fail 9 Jun 2012 76,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on raised edges

nearside rear tyre deteriated on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jun 2012 76,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on raised edges

nearside rear tyre deteriated on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2011 58,169 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,012 miles

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

Rear wiper deteriorating.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,259 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,620 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Mar 2008 15,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BK05 LWM 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 72.7%.

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 BK05 LWM, 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 BK05 LWM registered?

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

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