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VO05 BYD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,262 mi
Last recorded20,262 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 BYD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 20,262 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 20,262 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 17,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 15,272 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 12,337 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall cut and low on pressure

Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,337 miles

o/s/f tyre wall cut and low on pressure

Pass 17 Nov 2012 9,930 miles

O/S W/BLADE SPLIT

Fail 17 Nov 2012 9,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

O/S W/BLADE SPLIT

Pass 19 Nov 2011 7,208 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 3,544 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 3,282 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 2,924 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 2,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 2,163 miles

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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VO05 BYD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO05 BYD, 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 VO05 BYD registered?

VO05 BYD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is VO05 BYD safe to buy?

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