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BK05 MDJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,520 mi
Last recorded64,520 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 MDJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 64,520 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 56,124 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Handbrake travel could be improved.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

P.A.S. belt shows age.

Suspect alternator noisey.

n/s/r tyre low, nailed, slight distortion and badly worn outer edge.

o/s/r tyre low and slight distortion.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,124 miles

Handbrake travel could be improved.

P.A.S. belt shows age.

Suspect alternator noisey.

n/s/r tyre low, nailed, slight distortion and badly worn outer edge.

o/s/r tyre low and slight distortion.

Pass 7 May 2009 48,499 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wiper damage to windscreen nerside

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 MDJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

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

Is BK05 MDJ safe to buy?

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