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BX05 LPL

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,811 mi
Last recorded69,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LPL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,390 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,332 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

srs light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,338 miles

Wiper blades split

Airbag lamp on

Fail 27 Jun 2011 51,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag lamp on

Wiper blades split

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,851 miles

uneven front brake application

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 LPL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

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

Is BX05 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LPL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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