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BK05 MBY

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,076 mi
Last recorded72,076 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 72,076 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 71,840 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,580 miles

all underside components slightly corroded

both front wings corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2022 66,580 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

all underside components slightly corroded

both front wings corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,446 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 60,445 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,185 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 54,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 48,088 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,821 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,136 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,795 miles

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

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,513 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 MBY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

BK05 MBY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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