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BJ05 OYY

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,695 mi
Last recorded45,695 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,531 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,010 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 815,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,561 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 OYY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

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

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