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MX55 KXT

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 KXT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,303 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 81,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth is approx 2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,408 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 57,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,882 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,232 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 44,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,157 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 35,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,173 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,474 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,474 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,942 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,400 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 17,400 miles

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

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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MX55 KXT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX55 KXT, 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 MX55 KXT registered?

MX55 KXT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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