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BJ05 UMR

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,438 mi
Last recorded33,438 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,438 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,601 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,806 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 11,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UMR 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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

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

Is BJ05 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 UMR 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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