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BK05 LYU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,558 mi
Last recorded36,558 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LYU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 36,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 33,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 31,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 24,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,845 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,824 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,971 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 4,135 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 4,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel tank getting rusty

handbrake travel getting excessive

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 LYU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

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

Is BK05 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 LYU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK05 LYU have outstanding finance?

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