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BX55 XSC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,096 mi
Last recorded85,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,096 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroding front to mid

fuel tank corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,700 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight steering rack (2.3.3b)

fuel tank corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 66,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 64,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 64,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,489 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 37,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 37,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,739 miles

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

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 XSC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX55 XSC registered?

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

Is BX55 XSC safe to buy?

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