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WU05 BOV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,063 mi
Last recorded68,063 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 BOV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s front tyre wall cut

steering rack has a slight seepage from a seal

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,580 miles

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

both wipers splitting but still clearing screen

Fail 31 May 2014 64,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both wipers splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,264 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on inside and outside sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,899 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,210 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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WU05 BOV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU05 BOV, 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 WU05 BOV registered?

WU05 BOV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is WU05 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 BOV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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