MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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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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What year was BJ05 XJH registered?
BJ05 XJH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is BJ05 XJH safe to buy?
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