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BX05 CEO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,772 mi
Last recorded56,772 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 56,772 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,711 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 38,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,563 miles

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

cracks in tread of n/ s f tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cracks in tread of n/ s f tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,745 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 25,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,309 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,630 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 11,630 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 CEO 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 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 CEO, 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 CEO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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