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BK05 WXV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,586 mi
Last recorded61,586 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,586 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,583 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 40,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,121 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 20,047 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,097 miles

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

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 WXV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WXV, 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

How do I check the history of BK05 WXV?

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What year was BK05 WXV registered?

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

Is BK05 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 WXV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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