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BX05 WXZ

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,188 mi
Last recorded36,188 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WXZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 36,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,607 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 34,607 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,179 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread areas.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 33,179 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread areas.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 32,638 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner tread areas.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,174 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

mid exhaust section in poor condition.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 29,347 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 29,343 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,211 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,331 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 21,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,406 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 19,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,434 miles

nearside steering rack has slight leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,508 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 WXZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

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

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