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BJ05 HHZ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,987 mi
Last recorded71,987 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HHZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 71,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 69,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,901 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 61,988 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,181 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,416 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,346 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 44,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,047 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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BJ05 HHZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ05 HHZ, 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 BJ05 HHZ registered?

BJ05 HHZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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