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BX05 PXP

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,481 mi
Last recorded84,481 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2021 84,481 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,989 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 66,989 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 48,439 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/f inner tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 48,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/f inner tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 44,800 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 44,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 31,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,309 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,309 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,562 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 21,562 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2009 17,158 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 17,158 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,781 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 PXP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

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

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