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BX05 OKJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,580 mi
Last recorded68,580 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose towards front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible pipe towards front. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 68,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose towards front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible pipe towards front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 57,531 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 57,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 48,073 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,592 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 28,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 24,802 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 24,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 22,253 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 20,716 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,474 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 12,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,065 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 OKJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OKJ, 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 OKJ registered?

BX05 OKJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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