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BX05 JXY

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,428 mi
Last recorded73,428 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JXY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,428 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 73,428 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,604 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,895 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 65,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,741 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,049 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,993 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 24,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,807 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,896 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,899 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 JXY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc 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 JXY, 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 JXY registered?

BX05 JXY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 JXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 JXY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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