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BJ05 VNU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,611 mi
Last recorded37,611 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,611 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 37,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,342 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,315 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 32,043 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,192 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,735 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,625 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 VNU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 VNU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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