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BN05 WDP

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,945 mi
Last recorded78,945 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is deteriorated

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

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,410 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

child seat fitted

parking brake lever may not be fully secure

Fail 23 Oct 2015 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

child seat fitted

parking brake lever may not be fully secure

Pass 25 Oct 2014 60,240 miles

rear susp beam bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear susp beam bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 58,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

e/m/light on

nearside front tyre out of shape

offside door stiff to open

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,932 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,182 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Jul 2011 39,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,115 miles

n/s front wheel inner rim dented

o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to seperate

Fail 23 Mar 2010 29,114 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to seperate.

near side front road wheel bent to limit on inner face.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,212 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 24,042 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WDP 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 60%.

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 WDP, 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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What year was BN05 WDP registered?

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

Is BN05 WDP safe to buy?

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