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BV05 ZHE

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZHE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,374 miles

exhaust centre nosey

n/s/front tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,374 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

exhaust centre nosey

n/s/front tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,395 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,395 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2014 70,548 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 70,548 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,078 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,989 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 25,639 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 ZHE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

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

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