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BX05 WYD

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,403 mi
Last recorded74,403 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2019 74,403 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,963 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2017 65,194 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2017 65,194 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,324 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,254 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 30,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 26,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,498 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,138 miles

Nearside front tyre has two nails

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 WYD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

BX05 WYD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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