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BJ05 OVM

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,020 mi
Last recorded41,020 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OVM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 37,711 miles

Nearside Front 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 outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,844 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outter edges

n/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

o/s/f front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

o/s/r tyre perished

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Mar 2015 33,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

middle pipe of exhause detteriated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outter edges

n/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

o/s/f front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

o/s/r tyre perished

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,041 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,190 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished 205/45/16

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,190 miles

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

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

both front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly perished

both steering gaiters small end slightly insecure

exhaust middle pipe and back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 16,733 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,084 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 9,923 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)

can`t test rear adult belts due to child seats being fitted

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 OVM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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