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BU05 ABV

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,110 mi
Last recorded103,110 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ABV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 96,926 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,991 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,266 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 75,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,427 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattle

nearside body damage

oil leak steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattle

nearside body damage

oil leak steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,211 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 50,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,906 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,272 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2011 36,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,455 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 26,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,132 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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BU05 ABV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BU05 ABV, 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 BU05 ABV registered?

BU05 ABV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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