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BK05 WWS

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,980 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 78,936 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,802 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,693 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,693 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 50,645 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 50,645 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,468 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,252 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,252 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 29,591 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 29,591 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WWS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

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

Is BK05 WWS safe to buy?

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