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BX05 OXL

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,678 mi
Last recorded83,678 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin poss brake has been binding on in the past (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust is corroded

battery clamp is missing

wiper arms are worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,178 miles

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

battery slightly insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and central (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,183 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,915 miles

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

battery not bolted securely to mounting plate

rear nearside tyre is split/cracked almost to cords, recomend replace

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,755 miles

nearside rear tyre is split/cracked almost to cords on outer sidewall and between treads, recomend replace

Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside rear tyre is split/cracked almost to cords on outer sidewall and between treads, recomend replace

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,761 miles

battery insecure, advise repair

Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,761 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure, advise repair

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,839 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 60,839 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 60,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 60,633 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,537 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres feathering on edges

heat shield loose on front pipe

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 OXL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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