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BV05 AYZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,420 mi
Last recorded65,420 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 AYZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,420 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,394 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 58,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,374 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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BV05 AYZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV05 AYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 AYZ registered?

BV05 AYZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 AYZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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