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BJ05 VMY

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,698 mi
Last recorded95,698 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VMY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror glass slightly loose

o/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

previous repair to n/s/r sill

under tray fitted at front

Fail 21 Mar 2022 95,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens crazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens crazed (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror glass slightly loose

o/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

previous repair to n/s/r sill

under tray fitted at front

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,684 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticks intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamps crazed and slightly reducing beam image

Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty sticks intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front headlamps crazed and slightly reducing beam image

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,183 miles

ABS feedback felt through pedal during roller brake test

all coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 25 Mar 2020 83,182 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp crazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp crazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

ABS feedback felt through pedal during roller brake test

all coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,381 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front brakes binding slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,211 miles

Nearside Front outer c.v joint worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and tread splitting

Offside Front outer c.v joint worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,437 miles

Offside Front Outer cv joint worn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,409 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,214 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,455 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,291 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 28,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,395 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,954 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 VMY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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