MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
offside front outer cv boot perished
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
offside front outer cv boot perished
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
o/s front outer cv boot perished
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s front (1.4.A.2f)
o/s front outer cv boot perished
o/s front outer cv boot perished
washers could be improved with adjustment
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front roll bar link lower bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s front (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)
front brake discs lipped
o/s front outer cv boot perished
washers could be improved with adjustment
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
battery insecure
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on
nsr tyre close to legal limit 2mm
battery insecure
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner side.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner side.
engine man/light on
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine man/light on
both front tyres down to 3mm
both front wipers starting to smear
front pads getting low
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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BJ05 OXA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 OXA, 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 OXA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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