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BX05 OZP

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,156 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 72,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,050 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,902 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 57,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,783 miles

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

possible power steering leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 45,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,300 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,892 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 40,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,211 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 OZP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OZP, 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 OZP registered?

BX05 OZP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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