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BX05 OYA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,116 mi
Last recorded83,116 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OYA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,116 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,455 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Fail 9 Mar 2017 74,428 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,341 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 68,331 miles

Centre Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,938 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 60,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,609 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,190 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,920 miles

Slight weep of power steering fluid from n/s steering rack seal

Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,920 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight weep of power steering fluid from n/s steering rack seal

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,586 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 22,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,884 miles

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

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 OYA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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