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BX05 PLO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,279 mi
Last recorded38,279 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PLO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,279 miles

Both inner sills at rear have corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,615 miles

light corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,018 miles

inner sills on both sides have corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2018 32,602 miles

both inner sills have light corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,587 miles

light corrosion to inner sills

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,372 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 20,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,747 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,871 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,401 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,333 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 PLO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO registered?

BX05 PLO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 PLO safe to buy?

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