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BX05 PKJ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,315 mi
Last recorded37,315 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,447 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,197 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,214 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 22,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,487 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,800 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 18,800 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 17,567 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 PKJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

BX05 PKJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BX05 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 PKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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