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MX55 XBL

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,134 mi
Last recorded83,134 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,842 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 76,842 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,708 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 68,414 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both outer cv boots are badly cracked advise replacement

brake discs are lipped

n/s repeater bulb is badly faded

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,961 miles

both outer cv boots are cracked

front brake pads are worn close to replacement level discs are worn

moisture on both steering rack boots

n/s repeater bulb is faded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,210 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,882 miles

n/s front tyre is worn to 3mm

oil residue on steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2011 47,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s front tyre is worn to 3mm

oil residue on steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,149 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 XBL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBL, 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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MX55 XBL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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