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BX55 FMJ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FMJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,743 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,710 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated

rear axle bushes deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,158 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,650 miles

slight movement osf shock absorber

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,144 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,071 miles

near side front tyre 2mmm on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,214 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,649 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,538 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 FMJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

BX55 FMJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is BX55 FMJ safe to buy?

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