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BX05 PGY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,298 mi
Last recorded33,298 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PGY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 33,298 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 33,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 32,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 31,435 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 30,258 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 29,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,091 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 12,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,991 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 PGY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PGY, 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 PGY registered?

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

Is BX05 PGY safe to buy?

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