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BX54 KCK

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,501 mi
Last recorded152,501 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KCK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 152,501 miles

Damp around fuel tank

Fail 6 Jan 2021 152,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank rusty and damp with diesel

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 150,256 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2018 148,836 miles

headlight outer covers scratched

small oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2018 148,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlight outer covers scratched

small oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2017 144,855 miles

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2017 144,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2016 141,434 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 139,722 miles

Nearside Rear perished. no ply or cord exposed. advise replacement!

Fail 14 Dec 2015 139,721 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front wheels stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Nearside Rear perished. no ply or cord exposed. advise replacement!

Pass 17 Dec 2014 135,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 130,182 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 130,182 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 125,984 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Dec 2012 125,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2011 122,035 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Dec 2011 122,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 111,565 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 17 Nov 2010 111,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,072 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 97,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,572 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 77,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,769 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped.

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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BX54 KCK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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