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BX05 XAE

2005 Rover 25

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,922 mi
Last recorded76,922 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 XAE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,587 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 58,572 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,958 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 XAE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

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

Is BX05 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 XAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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