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BX05 OXH

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,360 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,360 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 87,449 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,449 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 78,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,433 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 73,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,512 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 OXH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

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

Is BX05 OXH safe to buy?

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