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BX05 PKA

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,011 mi
Last recorded53,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,805 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust getting corroded near flange between centre to rear section

Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,429 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,048 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2017 74,048 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,263 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,130 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,317 miles

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

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 PKA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

BX05 PKA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is BX05 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 PKA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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