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BX55 XYS

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,477 mi
Last recorded84,477 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2016 74,916 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 64,747 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,401 miles

Brake pipes greased

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,401 miles

Brake pipes greased

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,074 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 44,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,549 miles

rear exhaust connection very rusty

steering rack wet with oil

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,943 miles

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

rear exhaust section badly corrodded and small pin hole

steering rack leak slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,206 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,447 miles

centre and rear section of exhaust starting to corrode

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 XYS 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 83.3%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

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

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