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BX05 XBT

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,707 mi
Last recorded50,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,707 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,378 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,884 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,092 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,469 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 13,469 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 XBT 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 90%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

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

Is BX05 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 XBT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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