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BJ05 ZGG

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,753 mi
Last recorded73,753 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ZGG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,358 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 57,358 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,549 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,493 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,487 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 37,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,308 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 34,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyre walls cracked and split

Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,897 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,092 miles

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

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 ZGG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

BJ05 ZGG is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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