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BK05 XVA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,581 mi
Last recorded50,581 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 50,581 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 50,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 49,752 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,308 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,832 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,859 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 44,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 43,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,974 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 41,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,049 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,231 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 35,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,187 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 27,346 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 XVA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK05 XVA?

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What year was BK05 XVA registered?

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

Is BK05 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 XVA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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