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BJ05 OUU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,511 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,962 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 69,956 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,090 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,863 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,619 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 21,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,592 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 OUU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

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

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