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BX55 OOY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

619,615 mi
Last recorded619,615 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 OOY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 619,615 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 619,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,040 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 43,040 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,379 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,614 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 40,609 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,136 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

oil level low,though enough to conduct the test

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2012 39,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

oil level low,though enough to conduct the test

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Pass 31 May 2011 34,719 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,512 miles

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

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

center exhaust section at rear section join weakening by corrosion, but intact and gas tight on test

power steering pump drive belt cracking

power steerting pump damp, though not any leaks visible

Fail 9 Jun 2010 27,512 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust section at rear section join weakening by corrosion, but intact and gas tight on test

power steering pump drive belt cracking

power steerting pump damp, though not any leaks visible

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,662 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 19,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OOY 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 57.1%.

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 BX55 OOY, 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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BX55 OOY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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