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BX05 XAJ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,591 mi
Last recorded61,591 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 60,376 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 60,376 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,426 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,635 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,961 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,593 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,983 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 XAJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

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

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