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BX54 KBK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,725 mi
Last recorded62,725 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,725 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

heavily corrosion under the vbehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,918 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak minor ()

general corrosion under the wet condition

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,345 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tread low and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

nail in nsf tyre also sidewall has nick

nsf lower bumper minor damage

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,777 miles

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

near side front bumper slightly damage

Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center section exhaust pipework has shale corrosion towards rear

fuel tank has surface corrosion mainly to upper

Fail 5 Feb 2014 40,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center section exhaust pipework has shale corrosion towards rear

fuel tank has surface corrosion mainly to upper

Fail 13 Feb 2013 34,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,127 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 34,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 28,342 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 18,264 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 9,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 8,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,603 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BX54 KBK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX54 KBK, 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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BX54 KBK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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