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BX05 ZVS

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,944 mi
Last recorded50,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZVS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,944 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,595 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR

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

Pass 24 May 2012 35,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 31,716 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,507 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,942 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,414 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 ZVS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

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

Is BX05 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 ZVS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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