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SV05 BCX

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,360 mi
Last recorded64,360 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 BCX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

dampness around steering rack

nearside front outer c.v gaitor securing clip broken

nearside rear tyre has perished tread grooves

nearside rear tyre inner edge wear

offside front tyre has scrubbed inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

dampness around steering rack

nearside front outer c.v gaitor securing clip broken

nearside rear tyre has perished tread grooves

nearside rear tyre inner edge wear

offside front tyre has scrubbed inner edge

Pass 14 May 2013 51,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 38,225 miles

Rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2010 16,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2010 16,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2009 13,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,122 miles

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

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

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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SV05 BCX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV05 BCX, 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 SV05 BCX registered?

SV05 BCX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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