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BJ05 OXH

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,764 mi
Last recorded40,764 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OXH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,244 miles

both rear tyres cracking not reaching cords

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 37,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and center pipe join to rear section corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,464 miles

handbrake travel long

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 OXH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 OXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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