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BU05 WDE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,019 mi
Last recorded54,019 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 WDE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,019 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,382 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 50,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box / pipe (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,225 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,379 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 26,473 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,985 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 19,985 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WDE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 BU05 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

BU05 WDE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is BU05 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 WDE 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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