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BJ05 ZKG

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,072 mi
Last recorded65,072 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,072 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 65,005 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,728 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,686 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 52,136 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 52,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,124 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,996 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 35,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 25,972 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,428 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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?

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 ZKG is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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