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BX05 LVN

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,777 mi
Last recorded41,777 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,777 miles

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,834 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front exhaust flexi corroded

front heat shield loose

Fail 17 Sep 2013 36,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chip in Windscreen Outside Of Zones

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

Nearside Front Tyre Heavily Perished And Splitting

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Panel Damage Offside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre exhaust at rear slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,086 miles

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

emissions boarderline pass

Pass 18 Sep 2010 16,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,634 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 LVN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

BX05 LVN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BX05 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LVN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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