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BX05 BDY

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,435 mi
Last recorded51,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 51,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 51,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,121 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 47,120 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,969 miles

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Jun 2020 42,960 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,388 miles

oil leak

small chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,770 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,223 miles

Centre Front Lower Stone Chip

Nearside Front Tyre Close To Wear Markers And Feathing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,596 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,238 miles

slight weep ns steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,046 miles

off side wiper blade splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,064 miles

nsf tyre slight damage outer sidewall

osf tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,529 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 7,268 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,268 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,950 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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BX05 BDY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BX05 BDY, 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 BX05 BDY registered?

BX05 BDY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is BX05 BDY safe to buy?

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