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BJ05 UUM

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,451 mi
Last recorded28,451 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UUM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery moving in carrier

oil filter appears to be leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2015 20,526 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaking from around oil filter

Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to o/s/r bumper

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

steering rack is damp

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 23 Jun 2014 19,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to o/s/r bumper

n/s/f tyre low on pressure

steering rack is damp

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,069 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 18,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 16,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Feb 2012 16,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,022 miles

advise - o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Feb 2010 14,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise - o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,593 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 UUM is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol 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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 UUM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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