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BX55 XYH

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,429 mi
Last recorded108,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XYH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 103,594 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,804 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,716 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,788 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

Fail 16 Oct 2012 85,611 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,669 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,106 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,238 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 36,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside 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 XYH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

BX55 XYH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is BX55 XYH safe to buy?

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