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BX05 OWH

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,627 mi
Last recorded73,627 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OWH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,432 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside brake slightly low on rear

Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,201 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 35,201 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

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 OWH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

BX05 OWH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BX05 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 OWH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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