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BK05 WZD

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,777 mi
Last recorded79,777 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WZD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2015 79,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 76,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 74,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 72,066 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 71,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,644 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 52,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,130 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 WZD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD registered?

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

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