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BJ05 UOS

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,120 mi
Last recorded50,120 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,120 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,138 miles

slight leak ns steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,840 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,771 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,728 miles

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

rear wiper blade faulty.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UOS is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UOS, 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 UOS registered?

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

Is BJ05 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 UOS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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