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BX05 OYS

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,646 mi
Last recorded55,646 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 55,645 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,825 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,339 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,085 miles

both front anti roll bar links rubbers starting to deteriorate

both outer cv boots cracking

oil leaks

rear wiper

stone chip zone a no bigger than 10mm

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,243 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,587 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,609 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 OYS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OYS, 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 OYS registered?

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

Is BX05 OYS safe to buy?

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