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BX05 LPA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,521 mi
Last recorded43,521 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LPA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,521 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 43,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,415 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 39,413 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,041 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,563 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge (low tread)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,174 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 25,354 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,658 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 17,920 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 17,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,945 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,254 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 LPA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

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

Is BX05 LPA safe to buy?

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