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BX05 PVF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PVF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 98,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps - bulbs fitted incorrectly affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,089 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 82,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 65,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,257 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,974 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,589 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,857 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 19,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,905 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 8,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,004 miles

o/s/f door card catching when openin and closein

Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,447 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 PVF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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