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BK05 WXH

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,050 mi
Last recorded60,050 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WXH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 60,050 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2013 60,032 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,689 miles

n/s mirror missing

slight cuts n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,582 miles

n/s of steering rack damp

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 18 Mar 2011 41,582 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s of steering rack damp

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Slight leak from power steering

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,145 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 20,960 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WXH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

BK05 WXH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BK05 WXH safe to buy?

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