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WU05 BSV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Rear arches corroded slightly

headlights deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2018 81,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Rear arches corroded slightly

headlights deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,219 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 60,219 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,836 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 52,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,787 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,746 miles

Exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2013 48,746 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,053 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 40,053 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,803 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,979 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 BSV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WU05 BSV, 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 WU05 BSV registered?

WU05 BSV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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