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BN05 WDF

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,022 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 73,015 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 68,632 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,583 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,756 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,899 miles

rear exhaust holed and blowing

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,509 miles

steering rack misting oil n/s

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required

offside wiper poor

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,172 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,535 miles

nearside steering rack boot damp with oil

Fail 13 Feb 2008 24,533 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside steering rack boot damp with oil

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 WDF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

BN05 WDF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BN05 WDF safe to buy?

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