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BX05 ZVG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,727 mi
Last recorded116,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,727 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,846 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 113,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 108,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 May 2019 108,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2018 101,136 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 93,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2017 93,101 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 89,523 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 89,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 80,592 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn LOW edges and damaged outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

Offside front tyre worn LOW inner edge

Fail 13 May 2015 80,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn LOW edges and damaged outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

Offside front tyre worn LOW inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 73,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre worn close to cords on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 73,614 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to cords on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 68,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low inner edge

Fail 21 May 2013 68,047 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 58,916 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 58,916 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 54,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,860 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,118 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 26,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZVG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVG, 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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BX05 ZVG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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