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BX05 LVW

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,576 mi
Last recorded41,576 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,576 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 41,576 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,899 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 29,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 22,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 13,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,108 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 LVW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red 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 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 LVW registered?

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

Is BX05 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LVW 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.

Does BX05 LVW have outstanding finance?

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