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BU05 ACJ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,793 mi
Last recorded59,793 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ACJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,793 miles

nearside front bumper damage

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,441 miles

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

nearside front bumper damage

Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front bumper damage

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,328 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight oil leak nearside rack

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,544 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,076 miles

slight oil leak over nearside rack gaiter

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,295 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 39,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,260 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BU05 ACJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU05 ACJ, 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 BU05 ACJ registered?

BU05 ACJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BU05 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ACJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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