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BX55 XPZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,546 mi
Last recorded57,546 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XPZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,177 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 55,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,581 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,058 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,353 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,731 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,729 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,886 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 XPZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc 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 BX55 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

BX55 XPZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is BX55 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 XPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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