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BV05 ZKC

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,919 mi
Last recorded119,919 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZKC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 119,919 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 119,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 114,297 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 110,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 106,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,854 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 103,854 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,454 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2014 87,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,859 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 68,467 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,374 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 51,366 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,718 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 ZKC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

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

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