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BV05 YJK

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,677 mi
Last recorded97,677 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YJK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 97,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,948 miles

n/s & o/s/r tyres perishing between tread pattens .......

n/s outer c/v gaiter perishing .......

play in n/s & o/s track rod ends .......

Fail 15 Nov 2013 84,941 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s/r tyres perishing between tread pattens .......

n/s outer c/v gaiter perishing .......

play in n/s & o/s track rod ends .......

Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,099 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,771 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,771 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,489 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 YJK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

BV05 YJK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BV05 YJK safe to buy?

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