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MX05 XMZ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,167 mi
Last recorded62,167 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 XMZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,585 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 56,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

battery poorly secured

steering rack wet

Fail 13 Jun 2017 51,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

battery poorly secured

steering rack wet

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,969 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damp around steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,115 miles

off side front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,573 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,407 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,697 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 35,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,429 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,984 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 26,984 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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MX05 XMZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MX05 XMZ, 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 MX05 XMZ registered?

MX05 XMZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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