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BX05 LRK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,375 mi
Last recorded58,375 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,375 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 58,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,114 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 57,114 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,471 miles

Central Rear Exhaust flange corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses.

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,715 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,432 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering rack output shaft seal has slight misting of oil

Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,432 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering rack output shaft seal has slight misting of oil

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,534 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,038 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,160 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 20,247 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 LRK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

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

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