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BN05 WDL

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,056 mi
Last recorded55,056 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,344 miles

Mist of Gearbox oil from Selector Rod Seal.

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,174 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 32,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust b.box and mid sections limited life

Fail 30 Jan 2012 25,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust b.box and mid sections limited life

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,419 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 WDL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

BN05 WDL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BN05 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 WDL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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