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BJ05 UNB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UNB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,180 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,180 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,108 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,201 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 66,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,026 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 34,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,762 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,060 miles

rear gearbox/engine mounting play,further examination required

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 UNB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

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

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