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BV05 YHJ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,279 mi
Last recorded84,279 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2015 84,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,279 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,919 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 74,780 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,047 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,254 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,536 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,467 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,266 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 YHJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,119cc 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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

BV05 YHJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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