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BJ05 XJH

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,809 mi
Last recorded109,809 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XJH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,809 miles

ALL vehicle bushes deterioted

Headlamps misty - ***BOTH SIDES***

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2021 109,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ***BOTH SIDES*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ALL vehicle bushes deterioted

Headlamps misty - ***BOTH SIDES***

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement * * * ALL * * * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 29 Oct 2020 108,552 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery + (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement * * * ALL * * * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,025 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,823 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,037 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 101,022 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer PERISHED

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE (2.4.G.2)

OIL ON STEERING RACK

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT TWISTED

Offside Front TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING CORRODED

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 97,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 93,794 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 93,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,584 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 76,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 55,761 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 55,761 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,772 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 49,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,598 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,868 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,542 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 26,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,908 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 XJH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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