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BV05 ZHA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,428 mi
Last recorded47,428 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZHA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,882 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated mounting bolts loose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 46,882 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated mounting bolts loose (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 45,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 43,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 41,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking with age

Offside rear tyre cracking with age

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 41,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking with age

Offside rear tyre cracking with age

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 38,218 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 30,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,379 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZHA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

BV05 ZHA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is BV05 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ZHA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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