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BJ05 OXA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OXA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 113,437 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2022 106,573 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,210 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,823 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,803 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front outer cv boot perished

Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s front outer cv boot perished

Fail 10 Mar 2017 73,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,306 miles

o/s front outer cv boot perished

washers could be improved with adjustment

Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 53,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,353 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2013 47,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,934 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner side.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,933 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,387 miles

engine man/light on

Fail 18 Jan 2011 35,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,183 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,232 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm

both front wipers starting to smear

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,975 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 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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What year was BJ05 OXA registered?

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

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