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T17 BET

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,924 mi
Last recorded48,924 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 BET
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 48,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 47,233 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 47,233 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 44,840 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 44,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 42,170 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 42,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 41,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,412 miles

Nail in N/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2019 39,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,704 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 33,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,453 miles

Items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,770 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in sidewall

rear tyres perished and wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,105 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 26,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 23,440 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,851 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 15,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,363 miles

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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T17 BET is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T17 BET, 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 T17 BET registered?

T17 BET is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is T17 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for T17 BET shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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