MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
fuel tank strapes slight corrosion
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
fuel tank strapes slight corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Grease to be removed from brake caliper and brake hose nearside front.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r tyre close to limit
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre close to limit
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX05 XAD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?
BX05 XAD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.
Is BX05 XAD safe to buy?
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