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BX05 ZPV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,233 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,182 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 71,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,326 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 66,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,558 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,720 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,236 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 46,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,630 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,630 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,635 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 31,635 miles

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

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Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZPV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

BX05 ZPV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 ZPV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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