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BX05 OXD

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,099 mi
Last recorded77,099 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,028 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,163 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 46,014 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,213 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 41,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,945 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 35,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 29,817 miles

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

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

handbrake travel a bit high

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,252 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,987 miles

hand brake travel a bit high

Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,161 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 7,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 6,692 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 5,851 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 4,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 3,381 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 OXD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

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

Is BX05 OXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 OXD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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