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BV05 ZKP

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,076 mi
Last recorded78,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZKP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,076 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head lights misting

Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,216 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 73,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,473 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cut

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,958 miles

rack damp

Fail 4 Sep 2014 62,958 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

rack damp

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,240 miles

o/s wiper wiper small splits

Fail 10 Sep 2013 58,240 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s wiper wiper small splits

Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,295 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 44,295 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,725 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,782 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 26,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZKP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 ZKP registered?

BV05 ZKP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BV05 ZKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ZKP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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