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BX05 LKF

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,483 mi
Last recorded81,483 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LKF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,204 miles

exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn / deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,731 miles

n/s/r tyre worn / deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,808 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 16,808 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,825 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 11,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LKF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

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

Is BX05 LKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LKF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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