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BX05 LHY

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,710 mi
Last recorded64,710 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LHY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,710 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 64,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,305 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 61,305 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,155 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2015 59,155 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,557 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,388 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,680 miles

nearside front tyre is close to legal limit

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2012 54,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre is close to the legal limit

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,050 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,436 miles

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

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

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 LHY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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