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BX05 XAU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 XAU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wiper blade slightly perrished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,147 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 XAU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

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

Is BX05 XAU safe to buy?

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