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BX05 LKO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,183 mi
Last recorded78,183 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LKO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 78,183 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,432 miles

chip in screen

front tyres close to limit

Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

front tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,053 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,320 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 52,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,764 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,993 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 LKO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

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

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