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VX55 BBN

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,411 mi
Last recorded88,411 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BBN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,102 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,102 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,160 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 43,158 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,320 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 27,318 miles

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

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 BBN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX55 BBN, 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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What year was VX55 BBN registered?

VX55 BBN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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