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BX05 OXM

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,358 mi
Last recorded90,358 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split at ends of rubber. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread only.

Offside rear wheel-arch outer edge corroded, but no sharp exposed areas at present.

Fail 30 May 2018 90,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Rubber bushes in link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split at ends of rubber. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread only.

Offside rear wheel-arch outer edge corroded, but no sharp exposed areas at present.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,337 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 May 2017 85,327 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2016 78,782 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 78,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,930 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 72,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,167 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 May 2012 52,618 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2012 52,618 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,918 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,918 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 38,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,901 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 22,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,849 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 OXM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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