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BX05 KKZ

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,373 mi
Last recorded55,373 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KKZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,373 miles

ns inner sill slightly corroded

nsf shock slight mist of oil

os inner sill slightly corroded

osf track rod end slight play in ball joint

power steering belt perished

Fail 4 Oct 2018 55,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ns inner sill slightly corroded

nsf shock slight mist of oil

os inner sill slightly corroded

osf track rod end slight play in ball joint

power steering belt perished

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,406 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 39,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,896 miles

exhaust flexi poor condition, not blowin

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,448 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 33,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,568 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,030 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 KKZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KKZ, 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 KKZ registered?

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

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