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BV05 YJP

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,219 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper control stalk slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper control stalk slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges on tyre devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges on tyre devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water leakage from engine

Fail 26 Feb 2016 93,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water leakage from engine

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,560 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inoperative

slight corrosion on rear/centre pipe of exhaust

Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inoperative

slight corrosion on rear/centre pipe of exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,627 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

light scratches on front windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

light scratches on front windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2013 59,795 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

light scratches on front windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,912 miles

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

light scratches on front windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,181 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,564 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,970 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 YJP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJP, 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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BV05 YJP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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