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BK05 WYU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,289 mi
Last recorded91,289 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 91,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,284 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 86,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,757 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes deteriorated slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,703 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Build up of P.A.S fluid around steering rack

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Headlamp beam images poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

P.A.S pipes corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both outer sills corroded

Build up of P.A.S fluid around steering rack

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

Headlamp beam images poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

P.A.S pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,290 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,187 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,759 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 36,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,493 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,607 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 WYU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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