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PK05 BSO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,699 mi
Last recorded46,699 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,525 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi slightly deteriorated and has minor leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are starting to crack

fuel tank corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,670 miles

metal power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2009 21,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

metal power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,694 miles

no reserve travel on handbrake

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 BSO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PK05 BSO, 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 PK05 BSO registered?

PK05 BSO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is PK05 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 BSO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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