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BX05 ZYE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,116 mi
Last recorded55,116 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZYE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,116 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 55,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak on gear box

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak on gear box

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2014 42,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,510 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 35,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,285 miles

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

oil leak on gear box

Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,508 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 16,508 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,791 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,827 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 ZYE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

BX05 ZYE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 ZYE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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