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BX05 PGU

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,521 mi
Last recorded84,521 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,521 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,239 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,482 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 62,482 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,990 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,585 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box exhurst rattling

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,320 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 35,320 miles

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

osf/osr tyres wearing low on outer edges,nsf tyre worn on outer edge & close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,280 miles

nsf/osr tyres wearing low on edges

play in nsf track rod end

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,535 miles

nsf tyre tread low/bald on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,704 miles

tread low on front tyres,nsr tyre cracking

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 PGU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

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

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