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BK05 WZE

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,816 mi
Last recorded47,816 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WZE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,816 miles

Engine management fault lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 47,816 miles

Engine management fault lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,199 miles

Both front outer c.v boots perrished

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly torn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 47,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front outer c.v boots perrished

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly torn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,197 miles

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

Corrosion on exhaust

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre bald on outside edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front outer brake pad close to limit + slightly binding + may require service or repair

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,089 miles

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,870 miles

Both front outer c.v boots perrished

Corrosion on exhaust

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 41,901 miles

Both front outer c.v boots perrished

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,901 miles

Both front outer c.v boots perrished

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,213 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,095 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 27,091 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 WZE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

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

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