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BN05 FVL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,453 mi
Last recorded100,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,453 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,169 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,312 miles

n/s steering rack weeping

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s steering rack weeping

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 64,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,171 miles

battery poor

coolant level low

front tyres wearing on inner edges 185 55 15 v & 1.4 mm useable tread left

handbrake high

oil low / oil leaks

play in offside front track rod end

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Fail 29 Dec 2011 57,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

battery poor

coolant level low

front tyres wearing on inner edges 185 55 15 v & 1.4 mm useable tread left

handbrake high

oil low / oil leaks

play in offside front track rod end

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 36,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BN05 FVL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN05 FVL, 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 BN05 FVL registered?

BN05 FVL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FVL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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