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BV05 YLM

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,770 mi
Last recorded59,770 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YLM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,770 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside Tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,883 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak steering rack ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 5 Apr 2018 51,775 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak steering rack ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Nearside Front tyre xs bald on inner edge + deep splits in tread

Offside Front tyre xs bald on inner edge +deep splits in tread

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,652 miles

n/s o/s front tyres slight worn inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,593 miles

n/s o/s front tyres slight worn in side edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blade splite

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 10,836 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,802 miles

dent in boot lid

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Feb 2008 7,718 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,718 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 YLM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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