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OU05 JGZ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

6,848 mi
Last recorded6,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 JGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 6,848 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 6,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 6,551 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 6,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 6,540 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 6,540 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,056 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 65,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 6,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 6,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 6,452 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 6,425 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack around gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 6,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 6,167 miles

All tyres slightly perished

oil around steering gaitor nearside

Pass 22 Jul 2016 5,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished slightly

Oil around nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 23 Jul 2015 5,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 4,352 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 4,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 3,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 3,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 2,777 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 2,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 1,703 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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OU05 JGZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OU05 JGZ, 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 OU05 JGZ registered?

OU05 JGZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is OU05 JGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 JGZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU05 JGZ have outstanding finance?

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