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BK05 WZB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,793 mi
Last recorded70,793 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,882 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 60,531 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 60,531 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,586 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 58,586 miles

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,980 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 54,980 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,296 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 53,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,470 miles

near side rear tyre worn unevenly// middle rear seat belt not checked!(under seat covers)/.

Pass 14 May 2009 38,883 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,074 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 WZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

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

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