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BX05 WYS

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,913 mi
Last recorded42,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,913 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,509 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 42,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,336 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 34,309 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,227 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,649 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,822 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,003 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 12,751 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 10,368 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 WYS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

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

Is BX05 WYS safe to buy?

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