MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter/middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter/middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil level low
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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BX05 OWJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 OWJ, 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 OWJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2005.
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