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BK05 WXN

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,704 mi
Last recorded54,704 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 54,704 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 54,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,116 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 50,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 47,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 47,153 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,542 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,244 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 19,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,477 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 17,477 miles

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

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 WXN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

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

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