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BX05 PSZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,233 mi
Last recorded113,233 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edge, both sides

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

Offside Front wing, slight corrosion

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 113,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edge, both sides

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wing, slight corrosion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,426 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 109,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,201 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2016 101,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 97,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,701 miles

advise play in nsf stearing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,035 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 82,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,379 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 69,801 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 61,201 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 49,945 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 49,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,020 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 PSZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

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

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