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BV05 ZHO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,439 mi
Last recorded56,439 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZHO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,439 miles

Aux belt cracked and perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Boot stuck in closed position

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. Inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers have become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake little reserved travel

Nearside Front Steering gaiter twisted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Commercial/Van rated tyre fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering belt cracked and perished

Pass 16 Feb 2022 56,174 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 56,163 miles

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,168 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 49,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 49,412 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section rear flange deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 37,715 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe deteriorated at flange & into silencer (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section rear flange deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,111 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,977 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,332 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,385 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 ZHO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

BV05 ZHO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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