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BK05 WXR

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,320 mi
Last recorded69,320 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 69,320 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,728 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 67,726 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 7 Nov 2017 62,728 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 62,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,614 miles

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

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

engine oil level is very low.( advise top up)

exhaust back box mounting rubbers are badly split/perished!

rear wiper blade is split/deteriorated!

Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,614 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brakes are binding slightly!

both front tyres are wearing badly on inner edges!

engine oil level is very low.( advise top up)

exhaust back box mounting rubbers are badly split/perished!

rear wiper blade is split/deteriorated!

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,130 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,769 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 21,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,632 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 WXR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

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

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