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BK05 XTL

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,339 mi
Last recorded61,339 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,339 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from behind steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT , BALD on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre getting low on tread and worn on outer shoulder

spare tyre appears low on pressure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,831 miles

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

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

power steering rack damp

Fail 18 Mar 2015 52,831 miles

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

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

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

power steering rack damp

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,711 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,760 miles

both front driveshaft gaitors are perishing

front wiper blades are perishing

handbrake travel

steering rack is damp

Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,742 miles

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

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

both front driveshaft gaitors are perishing

front brake discs are lipped

front wiper blades are perishing

handbrake travel

steering rack is damp

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,359 miles

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

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

advise - battery insecure

advise - n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

advise - steering rack damp

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,494 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,787 miles

low tread on n/s rear tyre low tread on n/s front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2009 21,660 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,660 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,636 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 XTL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

BK05 XTL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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