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BX05 LRN

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LRN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,096 miles

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,543 miles

dampness around steering rack

front brake balance n/s slow

condition n/s and o/s outer c.v boots

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,543 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

condition n/s and o/s outer c.v boots

dampness around steering rack

front brake balance n/s slow

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,552 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,822 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Mar 2009 44,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,336 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 LRN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

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

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