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BJ05 OXM

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,981 mi
Last recorded59,981 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,981 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 55,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,538 miles

o/s n/s front tyres 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,747 miles

handbrake has travel

Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,513 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,580 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,991 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 OXM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 OXM, 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 OXM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 OXM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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