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BJ05 VRX

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,721 mi
Last recorded129,721 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 129,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 120,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 109,896 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 109,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 101,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 91,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,046 miles

metal in n/s/r tyre

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2010 51,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,816 miles

had 2 puncture repairs on o/s/r

very slighnt brake fluctuation on n/s/f ok yet

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,953 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VRX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

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

Is BJ05 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 VRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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