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BV05 YME

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,461 mi
Last recorded69,461 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YME
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,461 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight crackin

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage on side wall

under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,839 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 63,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,427 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,427 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,777 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,773 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,605 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,549 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 16,549 miles

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

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

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 YME is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YME, 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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What year was BV05 YME registered?

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

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