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BX05 BTV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,800 mi
Last recorded66,800 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BTV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,108 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,090 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small flat spot

Fail 22 Jun 2015 60,090 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small flat spot

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,410 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,833 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 49,004 miles

slight sideways movement in parking brake lever

Fail 18 May 2012 48,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight sideways movement in parking brake lever

Pass 27 May 2011 41,273 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 41,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

bootlid latch insecure

offside front door outer handle insecure

offside wiper split on ends

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,661 miles

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

advise - n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,325 miles

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

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 BTV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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