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BV05 YBM

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,318 mi
Last recorded53,318 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 53,313 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,751 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,879 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,665 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,058 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,980 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 YBM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

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

Is BV05 YBM safe to buy?

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