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BJ05 OYF

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,010 mi
Last recorded40,010 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OYF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,010 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 40,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 29,964 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 29,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 28,803 miles

Offside Front brake lightly binding

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side boot twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 28,803 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake lightly binding

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side boot twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 27,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 25,179 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 23,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 12,776 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 10,459 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,216 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 OYF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

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

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