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BV05 YJF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,018 mi
Last recorded59,018 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YJF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,018 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,604 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edge

front brake pads getting low

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,652 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 54,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Handbrake Travel

Slight misting around Pas rack

Both Front Tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2013 49,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,979 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,275 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 42,575 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 42,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,174 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,332 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 31,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,077 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 YJF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

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

Is BV05 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 YJF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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