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BX05 LWM

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,642 mi
Last recorded43,642 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 43,642 miles

Hazard warning slightly stiff to operate

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 39,256 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2015 35,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2014 31,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres showing signs of cracking or splitting

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 17 May 2014 31,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres showing signs of cracking or splitting

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 May 2013 27,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2012 24,975 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 20,767 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 17,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,573 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 13,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 11,042 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 LWM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

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

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