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BX05 CEU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,143 mi
Last recorded63,143 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,143 miles

front brake pad wear low BORDERLINE

n/s/f outer cv boot BORDERLINE

o/s/f tyre only just legal on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

steering rack boots damp

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,941 miles

Offside Rear slight cracking bon tread

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,998 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 9 Feb 2016 55,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,311 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Fail 24 Jan 2014 46,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,815 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,890 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,864 miles

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

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

tracking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,871 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,472 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 16,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s wiper split at ends.

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 CEU 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 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 CEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 CEU registered?

BX05 CEU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is BX05 CEU safe to buy?

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