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BJ05 UOT

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,424 mi
Last recorded68,424 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UOT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,424 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 68,424 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,219 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,874 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 57,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,705 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,010 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 34,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,873 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Jun 2009 22,503 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,474 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 UOT is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

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

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