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BJ05 UPW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing faster than NS (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 66,502 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing faster than NS (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,552 miles

exhaust middle pipe slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight play on n/s steering arm

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 50,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has some side wall damage

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,029 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 47,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 43,153 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 43,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 36,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,510 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 UPW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

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

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