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BX05 PLU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,959 mi
Last recorded39,959 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PLU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 39,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 outer arches corroding

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Fail 23 Jan 2024 39,947 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 outer arches corroding

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,427 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

middle to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,219 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,718 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,892 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 36,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,268 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 36,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,564 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,942 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,234 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,609 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 33,609 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,135 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 32,135 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,912 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 PLU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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