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BN05 OFE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,803 mi
Last recorded114,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,803 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 114,803 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lights need polishing (1.7.5a)

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

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 15 Jul 2016 99,160 miles

both cv boots perished

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 99,160 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (n/s (2.3.3b)

both cv boots perished

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,967 miles

anti roll bar bushes perished

both front cv boots perished

both rear tyres on 2-3mm

front coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 82,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti roll bar bushes perished

both front cv boots perished

both rear tyres on 2-3mm

front coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2014 72,898 miles

All 4 tyres low inner edges

C.V boots starting too crack

Front pad`s 5mm

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Noise around engine bay area like bearing noise

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers starting too leave streaks

Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,898 miles

Front pad`s 5mm

All 4 tyres low inner edges

C.V boots starting too crack

Noise around engine bay area like bearing noise

wipers starting too leave streaks

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,321 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,919 miles

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

p/s belt poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,397 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 OFE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BN05 OFE, 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 OFE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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