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BK05 WWC

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,344 mi
Last recorded80,344 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both outer cv gaiters starting to split

rear windscreen washer inoperative

signs of power steering fluid leak from rack area

slight damage to front lower valance

Fail 8 Mar 2019 80,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both outer cv gaiters starting to split

rear windscreen washer inoperative

signs of power steering fluid leak from rack area

slight damage to front lower valance

Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,945 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 78,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brakes 'squeaky'

cracks in n/s rear tyre wall only just acceptable

rear windscreen wiper blade torn & washers inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,268 miles

brake discs worn

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

offside rear tyre underinflated

rear screen washer inoperative

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,268 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs worn

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

offside rear tyre underinflated

rear screen washer inoperative

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,345 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

rear brakes squeaky

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear washer inoperative

Fail 6 Mar 2013 66,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorating

rear washer inoperative

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,263 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter shows signs of leaking

slight blow from rear exhaust join

Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,230 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside steering rack gaiter shows signs of leaking

rear wiper torn

slight blow from rear exhaust join

Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,167 miles

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

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

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,167 miles

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,961 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 WWC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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