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BJ05 OXU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,260 mi
Last recorded41,260 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 41,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres cracks - rear inner sills corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,731 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,542 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,101 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 20,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyre cracked but not showing cords

Pass 25 Mar 2009 8,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,357 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 OXU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 OXU registered?

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

Is BJ05 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 OXU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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