MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine arning light on
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine arning light on
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Front wipers in poor conditon, but still clear screen.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
O/S/F brake binding slightly
O/S/F inner brake pad worn low
Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery loose
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wipers in poor conditon, but still clear screen.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
O/S/F brake binding slightly
O/S/F inner brake pad worn low
Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s rear tyre inner edge uneven
secondary bonnet catch sticky
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s rear tyre inner edge uneven
secondary bonnet catch sticky
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
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BJ05 UPR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?
BJ05 UPR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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