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BJ05 VSA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,872 mi
Last recorded76,872 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 70,245 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,091 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 63,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,782 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre 1mm on inner edge of tread

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre 1mm on inner edge of tread

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,482 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,215 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,913 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,527 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 24,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,291 miles

two nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,018 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 VSA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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