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BX05 OZC

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,457 mi
Last recorded69,457 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,457 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS VERY FADED

Fail 10 Apr 2019 69,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS VERY FADED

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp Lens Faded.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 66,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp Lens Faded.

Pass 14 Apr 2017 61,952 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp lens faded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 61,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED AND BLOWING (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp lens faded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,489 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 57,463 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,322 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,264 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack slighty damp

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,252 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)

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack slighty damp

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,452 miles

rear exhaust back box started to deteriat slite pin hole

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,171 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 25,171 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

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 OZC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OZC, 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 OZC registered?

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

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