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BJ05 UPZ

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,246 mi
Last recorded57,246 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UPZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,246 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 57,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nsr tyre cracked on outer edge but not reaching cords

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,246 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,204 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2012 49,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,218 miles

slight binding on near side front brake

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,909 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,717 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 UPZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

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

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