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PJ05 BBE

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 BBE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,227 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)

Offside 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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,521 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,518 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,766 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)

signs of cracks on inner walls of both rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of cracks in both rear tyre inner walls

Fail 26 Mar 2013 41,248 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

signs of cracks in both rear tyre inner walls

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,603 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,603 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,381 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,242 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

park brake travel is high

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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PJ05 BBE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ05 BBE, 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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PJ05 BBE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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