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BK05 YMV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,776 mi
Last recorded81,776 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,776 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 81,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,171 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,072 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 71,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,665 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 65,565 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,684 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 58,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,445 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,974 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 46,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,309 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,773 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,354 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,399 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 YMV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

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

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