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BJ05 HKP

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,690 mi
Last recorded90,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HKP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,690 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 89,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,090 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 52,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,378 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 34,378 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,365 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 12,815 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,815 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 HKP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HKP, 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 HKP registered?

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

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