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WK55 BVB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 BVB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,092 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking in tread going out of shape

Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking in tread going out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s front disc rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2014 64,983 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s front disc rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank starting to rust

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2013 63,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank starting to rust

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,535 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,584 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,520 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged,no cords visable

Fail 30 Jul 2008 42,520 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged,no cords visable

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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WK55 BVB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK55 BVB, 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 WK55 BVB registered?

WK55 BVB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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