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BJ05 OXW

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,079 mi
Last recorded125,079 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 125,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,905 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,145 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 90,263 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,946 miles

n/s&o/s wipers starting to split but clearing the screen

Fail 20 Jul 2011 39,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s&o/s wipers starting to split but clearing the screen

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,263 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,197 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,179 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 OXW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 OXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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