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BX05 PVN

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,627 mi
Last recorded59,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PVN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,627 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are cracked

headlamps are slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2019 54,073 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are cracked

Fail 7 May 2019 54,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 8 May 2018 47,690 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 42,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 5 May 2016 37,743 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 32,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 32,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 27,581 miles

2 front tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,743 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 PVN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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