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BJ05 OYB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,386 mi
Last recorded133,386 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 133,386 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 133,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 126,738 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 126,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 117,217 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,549 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 109,532 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,820 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,662 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Fail 18 Apr 2018 74,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,908 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,875 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,036 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 60,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,882 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,003 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 OYB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

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

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