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BX05 OXN

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,455 mi
Last recorded97,455 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OXN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,455 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,712 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 90,712 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 78,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 68,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,373 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 56,373 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,792 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 OXN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OXN, 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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What year was BX05 OXN registered?

BX05 OXN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BX05 OXN safe to buy?

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