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RX55 BWL

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,603 mi
Last recorded112,603 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 BWL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,603 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

slight blow from front flexi pipe

Fail 28 Jul 2017 112,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

coolant header tank empty

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

slight blow from front flexi pipe

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,642 miles

front brake pads look worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,333 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,034 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 67,031 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 57,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,763 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 46,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,574 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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RX55 BWL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RX55 BWL, 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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RX55 BWL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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