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BV05 YHP

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,506 mi
Last recorded44,506 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YHP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,506 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,273 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 37,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,580 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 36,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,866 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 35,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,638 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,474 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 33,474 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,308 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,337 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,494 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,422 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 13,566 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,566 miles

handbrake travel

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 YHP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHP, 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 YHP registered?

BV05 YHP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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