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BJ05 UUL

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,013 mi
Last recorded190,013 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UUL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 190,013 miles

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

Nearside Front damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 170,421 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 170,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 161,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 149,056 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 149,056 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 133,554 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 133,554 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 110,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The n/s/f door is stiff to open

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 110,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The n/s/f door is stiff to open

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,593 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 UUL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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