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BV05 YHM

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,765 mi
Last recorded70,765 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 70,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 67,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f and n/s/f wing corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2022 67,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f and n/s/f wing corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,662 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s sills rusting

Fail 3 Mar 2021 64,610 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s sills rusting

Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,443 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill ends rusting

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,085 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 60,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine mil light is on

Fail 15 Feb 2018 57,928 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine mil light is on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

m . I . light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,355 miles

engine m.i.l light is on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,048 miles

m.i.l lamp is on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,676 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,712 miles

very slight play starting in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,193 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 27,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 27,007 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 19,183 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 YHM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YHM, 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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BV05 YHM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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