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BX05 PGO

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,841 mi
Last recorded73,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PGO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 73,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear coil springs showing corrosion

n/s and o/s rear outer sills showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

windscreen chipped

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear coil springs showing corrosion

o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

screw in n/s/r tyre

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,241 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

all tyres showing deterioration

o/s/f tyre sidewall showing damage

o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust rubbers showing deterioration

n/s/f tyre showing deterioration

o/s/f tyre sidewall showing damage

o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

o/s outer sill showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust rubber broken

o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

Fail 12 Jul 2017 68,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

exhaust rubber broken

o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s outer sill showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s outer sill showing corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers showing deterioration

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,182 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,300 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 49,269 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,148 miles

centre rear seat belt stork missing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 36,141 miles

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

centre rear seat belt stork missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,412 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BX05 PGO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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