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BK05 WVD

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,486 mi
Last recorded69,486 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,486 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriosting

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers.

small splits in wipers

Fail 2 Jun 2015 69,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both headlamp lenses deteriosting

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers.

small splits in wipers

Pass 17 May 2014 62,973 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 59,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 59,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 53,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 43,025 miles

1.rear exhaust corroded 2.very slight leak from steering rack 3.air bag light on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,319 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,011 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,011 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,792 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 17,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 WVD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

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

Is BK05 WVD safe to buy?

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