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BV05 YHN

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,068 mi
Last recorded90,068 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YHN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,068 miles

Engine Management Light remains on.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 90,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Flashing Engine Management Light indicates a fault within the system.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,393 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 63,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,165 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 56,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,492 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 31,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,414 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 YHN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YHN, 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 YHN registered?

BV05 YHN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BV05 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 YHN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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