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BX05 OVM

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,404 mi
Last recorded151,404 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OVM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 151,404 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 140,258 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 140,147 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 131,408 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,344 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.5.C.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,307 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,307 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 100,398 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 88,379 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,129 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,955 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,955 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 41,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,208 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 OVM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVM, 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 OVM is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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