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BX05 ZPZ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,999 mi
Last recorded49,999 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZPZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,595 miles

exhaust badly corroded

uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 30,576 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust badly corroded

uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2014 24,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,367 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 22,331 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,198 miles

airbag light on

centre and rear exhaust corroded and pin hole leak from rear silencer

nearside rear tyre has slight flat spot, slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,305 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 16,305 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,849 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked.

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

O/S/F tyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 26 Feb 2009 11,636 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,316 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 ZPZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

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

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