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BJ05 KCK

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KCK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 76,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

wipers noisy and leaving smeers

Fail 12 Nov 2019 66,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers obscuring some components

wipers noisy and leaving smeers

Pass 26 Oct 2018 51,831 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,159 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,313 miles

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

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

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose

rear wiper arm defective

slight weep of oil from P.A.S

slightly long parking brake travel

Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,118 miles

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

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

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

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose

rear wiper arm defective

slight weep of oil from P.A.S

slightly long parking brake travel

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,392 miles

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

exhaust manifold shield loose

nearside front tyre becoming low on tread

slight weep from p.a.s rack

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,713 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake reading low

offside rear tyre becoming low on tread

slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,642 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 25,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,712 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,867 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 KCK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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