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BX05 OXK

2005 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,918 mi
Last recorded101,918 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OXK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 101,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 101,918 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users priming pump split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 95,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,982 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 31 May 2016 89,982 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 May 2015 80,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,464 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,464 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 May 2013 62,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2013 62,671 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 54,981 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,753 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 44,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,025 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,025 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,795 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OXK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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