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BX05 OXR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,799 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,728 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 69,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,738 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,114 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,795 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 OXR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

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

Is BX05 OXR safe to buy?

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