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BV05 YGX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,221 mi
Last recorded66,221 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YGX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,221 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 66,221 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen at n/s top

Fail 13 Mar 2009 46,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chip in windscreen outside swept area of wipers

o/s exterior door handle loose

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,254 miles

chip in windscreen outside swept area of wipers

o/s exterior door handle loose

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,076 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)

fuel flap does not secure in closed position

o/s/f outer door handle loose

Fail 13 Mar 2008 26,076 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel flap does not secure in closed position

o/s/f outer door handle loose

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 YGX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

BV05 YGX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BV05 YGX safe to buy?

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