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BJ05 VPC

2005 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,352 mi
Last recorded83,352 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VPC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 68,291 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 52,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,149 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 9 May 2012 21,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 9,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level slight low, recommend keep check on.

Squeal from rear brakes, possible dust, recommend inspection.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 7,248 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 VPC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

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

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