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BX05 XAC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,745 mi
Last recorded66,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 66,745 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,467 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,903 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 53,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 53,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 38,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 32,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,077 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 24,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,859 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 XAC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

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

Is BX05 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 XAC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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