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BK05 XSO

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,569 mi
Last recorded65,569 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 65,569 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 65,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,256 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,293 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,372 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,846 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 47,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,563 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chunk missing on sidewall n/s/front

Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,782 miles

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

both front tres wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,921 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 XSO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK05 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

BK05 XSO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BK05 XSO safe to buy?

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