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BX05 PBV

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,386 mi
Last recorded67,386 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,608 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,671 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,630 miles

NSR tyre has slight stepping on the inner tread

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

OSR tyre has age cracking on outer tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,342 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 22,342 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,431 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,358 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 PBV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc 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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

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

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