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BN05 FWV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FWV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 112,990 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded leak slightly.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded covered with tape.

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both axle bushes worn.

n/s/f wing corroded, o/s/f door corroded.

Fail 6 May 2023 112,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi corroded leak slightly.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded covered with tape.

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both axle bushes worn.

n/s/f wing corroded, o/s/f door corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2022 105,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 99,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 99,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 94,738 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,841 miles

Front exhaust rubber split

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,564 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,551 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,825 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 78,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 73,922 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear of front to rear brake pipe protective coating worn away by exhaust

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 73,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts exhaust rubbing pipe as poorly fitted (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust fouling body floor

exhaust front rubber missing

Pass 23 May 2015 65,385 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 59,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,155 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,660 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,180 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,179 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,429 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,495 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BN05 FWV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FWV, 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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BN05 FWV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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