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BX05 LNY

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,998 mi
Last recorded113,998 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 113,998 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2017 113,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,982 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 107,982 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,370 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,810 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,227 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 47,227 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,542 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,186 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 LNY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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