MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak thermostat ()
Front crash bar corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steering rack (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
fuel tank corroded
heat shield loose
several components corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Coolant leak thermostat ()
Front crash bar corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steering rack (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
fuel tank corroded
heat shield loose
several components corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
fuel tank corroded
power steering metal pippes slightly corroded
rear axel bushes slightly detriorated
n/s/ no plate lamp inop
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
battery weak or starting issue?
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery weak or starting issue?
offside front tyre has small cut in it but not showing cords
slight corrosion front discs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake imbalance 24%
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX05 ZXE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ZXE, 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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What year was BX05 ZXE registered?
BX05 ZXE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2005.
Is BX05 ZXE safe to buy?
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