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BJ05 UZW

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,030 mi
Last recorded98,030 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,030 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 98,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,692 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust intermediate and tail pipes heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel tank corroded

steering rack damp at near side

Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel tank corroded

steering rack damp at near side

Fail 21 Apr 2011 52,816 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,816 miles

front coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,060 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,552 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 22,552 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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 UZW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 UZW, 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 UZW is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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