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BN05 OFM

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,306 mi
Last recorded76,306 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,306 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,132 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 67,486 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,237 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front discs wearing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper torn

Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,441 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,294 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 47,294 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,408 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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BN05 OFM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OFM, 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

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What year was BN05 OFM registered?

BN05 OFM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OFM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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