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MX05 XOK

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,856 mi
Last recorded66,856 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 XOK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 66,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,006 miles

steering system has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,109 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,421 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 50,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,549 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2013 46,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,140 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 41,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,013 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 21,674 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 16,585 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 19 May 2008 16,585 miles

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 XOK 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 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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

MX05 XOK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is MX05 XOK safe to buy?

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