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BJ05 UOR

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,434 mi
Last recorded97,434 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UOR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,434 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 97,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 88,864 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 88,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,178 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,754 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,754 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,920 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 56,911 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,444 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 37,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,249 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 15,526 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,526 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UOR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UOR, 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 UOR registered?

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

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