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BK05 MBX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,052 mi
Last recorded72,052 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 MBX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 72,052 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 63,153 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 59,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,137 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 52,137 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 50,299 miles

Front sticers advise

Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,899 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 40,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe corroded and holed by rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly very rough when turned lock to lock [top bearing area] (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 38,025 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 38,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm plus outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,500 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 35,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 20,985 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,813 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,365 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 13,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM N/S RACK BOOT INNER END CLIP

Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,223 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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BK05 MBX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BK05 MBX, 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 BK05 MBX registered?

BK05 MBX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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