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BX55 FLW

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,509 mi
Last recorded58,509 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FLW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,509 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 52,582 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,792 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,610 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,182 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 32,182 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,408 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,927 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 19,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,114 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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BX55 FLW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX55 FLW, 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 BX55 FLW registered?

BX55 FLW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is BX55 FLW safe to buy?

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