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BX05 LNJ

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,417 mi
Last recorded32,417 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 32,417 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre edge wear

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 29,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,250 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 25,250 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,993 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,387 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 LNJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

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

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