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BX05 CAO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 97,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,698 miles

centre stop light

Fail 19 May 2015 96,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light

Pass 21 May 2014 87,656 miles

n/s/f wiper split on ends

Fail 21 May 2014 87,656 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split on ends

Pass 21 May 2013 71,469 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 59,662 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 47,102 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2010 34,554 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 24,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,516 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 CAO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

BX05 CAO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is BX05 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 CAO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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