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BX05 ZVP

2005 Rover 25

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,551 mi
Last recorded106,551 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZVP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 106,551 miles

o/side front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust condition poor

both front tres low tread I both front tyres low inner tread

n/side front tyre low tread

Fail 10 May 2016 106,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tres low tread I both front tyres low inner tread

n/side front tyre low tread

o/side front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust condition poor

Pass 7 May 2015 94,976 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 94,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,702 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 65,067 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 65,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 56,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,619 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,140 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 ZVP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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