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BX05 ZXE

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,117 mi
Last recorded179,117 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZXE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 179,117 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 179,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 162,359 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 144,202 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 144,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 130,233 miles

fuel tank corroded

power steering metal pippes slightly corroded

rear axel bushes slightly detriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 117,393 miles

n/s/ no plate lamp inop

Pass 12 Mar 2012 103,701 miles

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?

Fail 12 Mar 2012 103,701 miles

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?

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,140 miles

offside front tyre has small cut in it but not showing cords

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,815 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 66,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,567 miles

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.

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 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.

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