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BU05 BBF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,798 mi
Last recorded49,798 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BBF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 49,798 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 47,901 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Fail 1 Nov 2023 47,901 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 30 Nov 2022 45,936 miles

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 28 Nov 2022 45,912 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 4 Nov 2022 45,610 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering rack leak

Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,930 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch area slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch area slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 Apr 2022 44,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall - damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed due to excessive perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch area slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch area slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Feb 2021 43,964 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jan 2019 40,241 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,578 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 22 Jan 2018 37,578 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,631 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,476 miles

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 2 Feb 2016 32,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged but still able to view clearly

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,734 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,221 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,749 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,321 miles

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

unable to fully inspected due to covers and shilds

Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,938 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,893 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,927 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BU05 BBF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BBF, 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 BBF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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