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BV05 YJO

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,504 mi
Last recorded43,504 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YJO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,504 miles

Wipers split but clear screen

Fail 27 Feb 2019 49,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Wipers split but clear screen

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,821 miles

very slight weep from steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,080 miles

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

very slight weep from steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,460 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,230 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,263 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,274 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

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 YJO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

BV05 YJO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 YJO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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