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BJ05 HJX

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,845 mi
Last recorded40,845 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,845 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 29,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,037 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,903 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,282 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,299 miles

Oil leak

accident damage to nearside rear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,035 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 9,701 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,499 miles

center windscreen has light scratch damage

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 HJX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HJX, 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 BJ05 HJX registered?

BJ05 HJX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 HJX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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