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BX05 MHV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,248 mi
Last recorded48,248 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 MHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 48,248 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,571 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 47,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from steering rack ()

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,398 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil weep from n/s front steering gaitor

Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,532 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,639 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,950 miles

exhaust centre pipe is corroded and in poor condition

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 12 Mar 2012 25,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust centre pipe is corroded and in poor condition

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,750 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 MHV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 MHV, 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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BX05 MHV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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