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BV05 BHP

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,031 mi
Last recorded99,031 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 99,031 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,136 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 95,135 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,839 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 91,838 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,485 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 88,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 85,553 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 80,270 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,635 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,696 miles

windscreen chipped

both rear axle bushes starting to deterioate

n/s rear tyre geting low

o/s front tyre on legal limit

slight dampness around power steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,604 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,603 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,291 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,731 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 BHP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BHP, 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 BHP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV05 BHP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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