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RX55 BWW

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,674 mi
Last recorded82,674 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 BWW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,674 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,994 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,858 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 76,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,184 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre and rear section corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 60,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre and rear section corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,088 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,620 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 BWW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BWW, 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 RX55 BWW registered?

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

Is RX55 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 BWW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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