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MX55 XBH

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,549 mi
Last recorded28,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 XBH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,549 miles

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

Nearside Front wing has damage

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer fuel tank surface corrosion

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 28,270 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fuel tank has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,852 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel tank has overall surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,466 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine oil topped up prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper slightly loose and rear under valance damage noted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank surface rusted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,019 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 25,012 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 24,019 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 24,019 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed footwell (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,969 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,439 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 19,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,515 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 12,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 10,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,416 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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MX55 XBH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MX55 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

MX55 XBH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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