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BJ05 XHU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,580 mi
Last recorded57,580 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 57,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,760 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 51,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,118 miles

power steering rack damp

wear on edges of front tyres

Fail 23 Jun 2015 44,097 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

power steering rack damp

wear on edges of front tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level stop light not working

play in front off side steering rack end

power steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering rack damp

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wipers starting to split but not smearing screen

both rear axle bushes starting to perish

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear wiper split

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades split

power steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,482 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,223 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 20,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,674 miles

front near side tyre worn on edges

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 XHU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

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

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