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BX05 OSU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,343 mi
Last recorded71,343 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,673 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 62,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,263 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to 2mm wear limit markers

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,262 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing close to 2mm wear limit markers

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,797 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,826 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 11,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,029 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,553 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 OSU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey 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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

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

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