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BJ05 VNO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

47,500 mi
Last recorded47,500 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,500 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 47,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,630 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre worn on both outer edges

Fail 30 Dec 2016 43,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre worn on both outer edges

Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,054 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 39,054 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 34,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre section exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 3 Jan 2015 34,869 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre section exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 22 Dec 2014 34,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear wiper defective

Fail 21 Dec 2013 31,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 31,063 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 27,144 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 20,387 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 17,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,509 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 VNO 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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

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

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