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BK05 WVG

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,170 mi
Last recorded116,170 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 116,170 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 116,164 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,090 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 110,069 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 104,718 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 99,863 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,863 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,372 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,055 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 84,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,069 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,831 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,215 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 55,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,885 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 39,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WVG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

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

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