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BX05 XAY

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,671 mi
Last recorded46,671 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 XAY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,671 miles

advise week exust pipe advise floor coverd in mud

Fail 19 Jul 2019 46,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 35,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,831 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,601 miles

door handle os cvboots pearished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,331 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 22,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,241 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 20,241 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,427 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 XAY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

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

Is BX05 XAY safe to buy?

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