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BJ05 JZN

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

41,789 mi
Last recorded41,789 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JZN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,789 miles

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust flexi joint and the rear section are corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 41,776 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust flexi joint and the rear section are corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre was flat

Fail 3 Aug 2013 23,583 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre was flat

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,413 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 21,413 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,417 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 18,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,097 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 14,097 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,316 miles

O/S/R coil spring starting to corrode

O/S/R tyre has a slight cut in the side wall

O/S/R tyre has slight cracks in the sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cannot see inner brake pad on the front axle

Fail 16 Jul 2009 10,316 miles

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

O/S/R coil spring starting to corrode

O/S/R tyre has a slight cut in the side wall

O/S/R tyre has slight cracks in the sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cannot see inner brake pad on the front axle

Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,396 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 6,396 miles

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

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

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

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 JZN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZN, 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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BJ05 JZN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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