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BX05 ZVT

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,890 mi
Last recorded45,890 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZVT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at rear joint and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,323 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fan belt is cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2018 36,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fan belt is cracked

Pass 23 May 2017 36,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

horn weak

power steering rack damp

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

horn poor

inner edges wearing on front tyres especially offside

weep from steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,299 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 34,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,605 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,954 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 21,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,363 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 ZVT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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