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BV05 BBZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,466 mi
Last recorded59,466 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BBZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,466 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 59,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,180 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,771 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,594 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 BBZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BBZ, 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 BV05 BBZ registered?

BV05 BBZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BV05 BBZ safe to buy?

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