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BJ05 UMG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,288 mi
Last recorded138,288 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UMG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 138,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 135,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,494 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 112,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking Around Fuel Filter Primer Pump Area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 112,618 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 112,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,378 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 105,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,635 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 94,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 94,045 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,154 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,464 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,795 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,639 miles

child seat fitted to rear engine coverd by plastic trim exhaust syteem corroded coil springs corroded wear to rear tyres rear axle bushes cracking aux belt cracking slight play in front suspension

Fail 30 Jan 2009 30,639 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to rear engine coverd by plastic trim exhaust syteem corroded coil springs corroded wear to rear tyres rear axle bushes cracking aux belt cracking slight play in front suspension

Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,684 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 UMG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

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

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