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BX05 LLA

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 85,463 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil filter rotting away

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,860 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low

offside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre outer edge worn bald + inner edge worn

Fail 27 Feb 2010 43,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low

offside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre outer edge worn bald + inner edge worn

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 25,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LLA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

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

Is BX05 LLA safe to buy?

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