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BX05 OXU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,557 mi
Last recorded80,557 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,557 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 80,557 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,090 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre wearing low

fuel tank crodded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,223 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 47,065 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

water cap missing

Fail 3 Mar 2012 40,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

water cap missing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,972 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,340 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 OXU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 OXU registered?

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

Is BX05 OXU safe to buy?

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