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BJ05 URH

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,005 mi
Last recorded114,005 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 URH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,005 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,096 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 108,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,473 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 82,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,742 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 79,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 79,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 65,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 65,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 54,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 URH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 URH registered?

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

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