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BN05 WDG

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,154 mi
Last recorded26,154 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,154 miles

slight cut offside front tyre wall but not showing ply or cords 195/50/.15

Pass 17 May 2013 24,968 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 24,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 16,367 miles

both front tyres on limit

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 25 May 2011 14,332 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 14,332 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 11,917 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 9,243 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2009 9,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 6,988 miles

Battery insecure

offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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 WDG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

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

Is BN05 WDG safe to buy?

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