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BJ05 UUN

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,271 mi
Last recorded70,271 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UUN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,271 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 70,269 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,296 miles

Catalyst lose in exhaust

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 63,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Catalyst lose in exhaust

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,061 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 38,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,195 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 28,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,866 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,068 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,045 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 12,816 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,816 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 UUN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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