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BU05 AEK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 AEK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,534 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 94,532 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,178 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,245 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 74,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,298 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 59,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 43,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,237 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,437 miles

Battery insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp has slight condensation, not affecting image

Fail 22 Jan 2011 28,435 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp has slight condensation, not affecting image

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,561 miles

Both Tyres On 3mm.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,222 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 AEK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU05 AEK, 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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BU05 AEK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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