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BX05 BSZ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BSZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Cuts.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Water Mist Inside. (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 103,335 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Cuts.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Water Mist Inside. (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,086 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,007 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 86,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2013 79,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,741 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,631 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,886 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,129 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside windscreen wiper arm loose at bulkhead (fastening nut requires tightening)

power assisted steering rack has a gaiter misted with oil (nearside)

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 BSZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BSZ, 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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BX05 BSZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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