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BX05 ZXS

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,858 mi
Last recorded112,858 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZXS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 100,417 miles

mil light on

Fail 11 May 2016 100,417 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,263 miles

front tyres slightly cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,263 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres slightly cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 May 2014 80,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 74,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 74,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 67,125 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 67,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 61,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 53,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,021 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 ZXS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

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

Is BX05 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 ZXS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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