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PJ05 BBV

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 80,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 73,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 67,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 60,595 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 55,170 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 55,141 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 49,190 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 49,190 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 44,461 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 44,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 42,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 42,381 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 40,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 38,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 35,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 18,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 14,410 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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PJ05 BBV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ05 BBV, 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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What year was PJ05 BBV registered?

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

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