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VO05 BZB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,897 mi
Last recorded72,897 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 BZB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,897 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,836 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 56,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,945 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,668 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,136 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 40,136 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,640 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2011 16,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,468 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 BZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VO05 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

VO05 BZB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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