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BK05 XTG

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,415 mi
Last recorded69,415 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XTG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,415 miles

Handbrake high

Nearside Front Steering rack wet

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,212 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,004 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,717 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to carry out full inspection on seat belt

Fail 18 Mar 2009 37,703 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to carry out full inspection on seat belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,704 miles

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

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 XTG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XTG, 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

How do I check the history of BK05 XTG?

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What year was BK05 XTG registered?

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

Is BK05 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 XTG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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