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BX05 XAT

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,545 mi
Last recorded42,545 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 XAT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,162 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,586 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,192 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 38,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,631 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,256 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,824 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 31,554 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 31,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 27,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

anti roll bar end link bushs deteriorating

both front brakes sticking

Pass 10 May 2010 22,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,941 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 XAT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

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

Is BX05 XAT safe to buy?

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