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BJ05 VPR

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,493 mi
Last recorded80,493 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VPR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2019 80,481 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe corroding

rear inner sills and chassis corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,368 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre seat belt stolk (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe corroding

rear inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,924 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light inoperative

coolant level light on

front subframe and front cross member corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills /chassis corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2017 71,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light inoperative

coolant level light on

front subframe and front cross member corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills /chassis corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,251 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills /chassis corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 62,216 miles

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front crossmember corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside outer c/v boots perished

nearside and offside rear inner sills /chassis corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 62,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front crossmember corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside outer c/v boots perished

nearside and offside rear inner sills /chassis corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 57,513 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 57,510 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,025 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,022 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 37,042 miles

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

n/s steering rack boot damp with oil

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,983 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2008 9,983 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VPR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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