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BX05 WZH

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,661 mi
Last recorded88,661 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WZH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,661 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,520 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,520 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,347 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 42,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,390 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,220 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 37,220 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,800 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 WZH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

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

Is BX05 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 WZH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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