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VX55 BBF

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BBF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,926 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 96,914 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,192 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 93,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 93,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,311 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside front of car

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,531 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 82,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,860 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,139 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,771 miles

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

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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VX55 BBF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 VX55 BBF, 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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VX55 BBF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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