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BX55 XRY

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,897 mi
Last recorded44,897 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,897 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 44,897 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 May 2018 38,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,054 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 29,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,519 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,519 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,759 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 23,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 20,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 10,858 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 10,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,741 miles

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

both wiper blades have split ends

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 XRY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

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

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