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BJ05 OXD

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,321 mi
Last recorded47,321 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OXD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,321 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 47,321 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,936 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 39,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,243 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,615 miles

slight play in parking brake lever

Fail 11 Mar 2013 29,615 miles

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

slight play in parking brake lever

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,761 miles

2 rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,176 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 22,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 10,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,313 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 OXD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

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

Is BJ05 OXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 OXD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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