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BJ05 ZGN

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,097 mi
Last recorded43,097 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ZGN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,097 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,911 miles

slight misting of oil around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,771 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slighley leaking from back box

Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,571 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slighley leaking from back box

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,526 miles

All tyres are close to legal limit and slightly cracked no ply or cords are exposed

Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,725 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,048 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,422 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 ZGN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

BJ05 ZGN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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