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VX55 BDE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,437 mi
Last recorded112,437 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BDE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2021 112,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

CENTER EXHAUST CORRODED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,238 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,223 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 BDE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDE, 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 BDE registered?

VX55 BDE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VX55 BDE safe to buy?

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