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BX05 WZB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,337 mi
Last recorded45,337 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,413 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 42,413 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,550 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 34,550 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,611 miles

corrosion/pin holes on exhaust.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,078 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 20,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 17,213 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 13,856 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2009 13,856 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2008 10,567 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 WZB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 WZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BX05 WZB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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