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BX05 OVO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,795 mi
Last recorded46,795 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,795 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 37,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level / very low

offside front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,679 miles

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

engine oil level / very low

offside front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,219 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,090 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,959 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,842 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 15,123 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 15,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,427 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 7,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 7,887 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 OVO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 OVO registered?

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

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