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BX05 KGF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,209 mi
Last recorded33,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 30,839 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD OF TYRE

Fail 14 May 2014 30,818 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD OF TYRE

Pass 17 May 2013 27,784 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

nsf tyre perrished

Pass 23 May 2012 24,673 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2010 18,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,497 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 11,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,457 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 KGF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF registered?

BX05 KGF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BX05 KGF safe to buy?

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