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BX05 ZVK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,552 mi
Last recorded68,552 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZVK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,552 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to ALL suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note: Fuel tank corroded and exhaust system

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, Note: Oil level was below min and needed to be topped up by 1 litre of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Note: Winter tyre fitted to this side only (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside :Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to ALL suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,815 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 67,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,302 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 64,300 miles

Emissions not tested BACK BOX FULL OF WATER (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,918 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 63,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,839 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 60,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,109 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,423 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,193 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,183 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front door sticking

Fail 30 Jul 2011 38,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 38,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,532 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,643 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 19,643 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZVK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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