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BJ05 VMW

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,421 mi
Last recorded37,421 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VMW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inbner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 37,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inbner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 36,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,223 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack weep (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 32,031 miles

Nearside Rear Winter tyre fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (winter tyre) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 28,858 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 25,904 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 25,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,587 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 20,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,332 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 10,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 7,136 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 VMW is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

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

Is BJ05 VMW safe to buy?

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