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MX55 XBT

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,707 mi
Last recorded39,707 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 XBT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,707 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 36,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,514 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 20,880 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,722 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 16,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 16,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 13,367 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 10,336 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 XBT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

MX55 XBT is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is MX55 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 XBT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX55 XBT have outstanding finance?

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