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BU05 WJE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,210 mi
Last recorded26,210 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 WJE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 18,670 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 15,747 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,357 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 15,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,782 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 7,265 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,521 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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BU05 WJE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 BU05 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

BU05 WJE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is BU05 WJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 WJE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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