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BJ05 SXE

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,295 mi
Last recorded52,295 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SXE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,295 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

engine overheating electric fan not working low on water

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,874 miles

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

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

slight fluid leak from power sterring rack

Fail 18 Jun 2012 39,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight fluid leak from power sterring rack

Pass 27 May 2011 33,671 miles

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

centre exhaust rubbers perished

driver door mirror damaged / temp repair

Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,987 miles

centre exhaust mounts deteriorated

drivers mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,168 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 SXE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

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

Is BJ05 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 SXE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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