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BJ05 VRL

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,544 mi
Last recorded60,544 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VRL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 60,544 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 60,544 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,806 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 48,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,807 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,066 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,237 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cacking

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,931 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 VRL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 VRL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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