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BK05 WYA

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,212 mi
Last recorded102,212 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,212 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 4 Feb 2016 102,212 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,887 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2015 97,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,749 miles

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat

Small hole in rear exhaust connection

Fail 6 Feb 2014 93,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat

OSR tyre low pressure

Small hole in rear exhaust connection

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,339 miles

Batery insecure

OSF track rod end slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,137 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,137 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,182 miles

n/s rear sidelightdimmer than o/s

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,613 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,911 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 WYA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

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

Is BK05 WYA safe to buy?

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