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BV05 XZZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,930 mi
Last recorded51,930 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 51,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 51,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,729 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,092 miles

power steering rack leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

power steering rack leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,635 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 46,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,341 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre cracking up

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,792 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o.s r tyer cracking up

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,905 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 41,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,216 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,380 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,335 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XZZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

BV05 XZZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is BV05 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 XZZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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