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BX05 PGV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,351 mi
Last recorded68,351 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PGV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,351 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,062 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 19 Feb 2015 59,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,994 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Light Cracking To Nearside Front Tyre Outer Side-wall.

Light Cracking To Offside Front Tyre Inner Side-wall.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 55,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Light Cracking To Nearside Front Tyre Outer Side-wall.

Light Cracking To Offside Front Tyre Inner Side-wall.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,362 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,746 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 37,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,357 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 29,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,177 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PGV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

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

Is BX05 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 PGV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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