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BX05 YYF

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 YYF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,187 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,782 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 67,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 59,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,441 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management lamp on

slight chip in o/s screen

Fail 31 Jan 2011 50,422 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management lamp on

slight chip in o/s screen

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,811 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,606 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 YYF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

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

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