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BX05 DHN

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,999 miles

hand brake free play requires adjustment

n/s rear bumper loose

small stone chip centre screen

Pass 12 May 2009 58,729 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 58,728 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts on o/s front outer tyre wall ,and cuts on n/s rear tye wall outer

n/s front tyre scrubbed onouter edge and cuts on side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,907 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 42,907 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DHN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHN, 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 DHN registered?

BX05 DHN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is BX05 DHN safe to buy?

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