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BX05 BHK

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,769 mi
Last recorded43,769 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BHK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,314 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 36,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 34,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,565 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 24,565 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 2,645 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 BHK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX05 BHK, 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 BHK registered?

BX05 BHK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is BX05 BHK safe to buy?

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