MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 VRG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VRG, 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
How do I check the history of BJ05 VRG?
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What year was BJ05 VRG registered?
BJ05 VRG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is BJ05 VRG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ05 VRG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BJ05 VRG have outstanding finance?
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