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BJ05 UUP

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,860 mi
Last recorded86,860 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,860 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,257 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,852 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 74,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,234 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,896 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 44,896 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,221 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 35,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,707 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 UUP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP registered?

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

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