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PK05 BOV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,434 mi
Last recorded45,434 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BOV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,434 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly perished (tread)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished (tread)

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,434 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly perished (tread)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished (tread)

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,700 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

power steering rack damp - no leaks found

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,330 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s of power steering rack damp, no leaks found

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre slightly perished 185/55/15

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,471 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 34,471 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust middle pipe and back box slightly deteriorated

power steering rack damp no leaks found

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,388 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s of power steering rack damp no leaks found

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,428 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 27,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake lever close to having no reserve travel

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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PK05 BOV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK05 BOV, 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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PK05 BOV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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