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BX05 YXO

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,732 mi
Last recorded51,732 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,732 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 51,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust holed (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,690 miles

offside and nearsid rear tyre worn to limit on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,279 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,944 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 YXO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

BX05 YXO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BX05 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 YXO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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