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VO05 BZV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,677 mi
Last recorded34,677 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 BZV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,766 miles

FRONT DISC'S HEAVY SCORING

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FRONT DISC'S HEAVY SCORING

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,690 miles

slight scoring on front discs.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,043 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 29,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,139 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER N/S WHEEL RIM

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,769 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 BZV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV registered?

VO05 BZV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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