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BX05 WZV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,321 mi
Last recorded67,321 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,321 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

wheel arches x4 surface rust all around

Pass 5 Jun 2023 66,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,007 miles

Corrosion on offside and nearside rear sills/wheel arches.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,890 miles

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

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills/wheel arches.

Corrosion/leak at rear exhaust joint.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,092 miles

Corrosion on fuel tank.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills/wheel arches.

Corrosion to rear exhaust joint.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,630 miles

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,689 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,759 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,998 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,823 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 WZV 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 100%.

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 WZV, 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 WZV registered?

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

Is BX05 WZV safe to buy?

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