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MX55 XBS

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,181 mi
Last recorded50,181 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 XBS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,181 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 50,181 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,985 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 47,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,314 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 45,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,985 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 40,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 36,850 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,877 miles

front anti roll bar drop links worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,335 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 7 Oct 2010 24,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,846 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 15,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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 XBS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX55 XBS registered?

MX55 XBS is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is MX55 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 XBS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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