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SJ54 JBX

2005 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,922 mi
Last recorded142,922 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 JBX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 142,922 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe recommend replacement

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/side screenwasher providing a poor spray

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 136,214 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 136,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 126,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Wiper blades

Fail 14 Jul 2015 115,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,743 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,780 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 87,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,740 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyre outter edges wearing.

Offside front tyre inner and outter edges worn.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 37,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,198 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,517 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)

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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SJ54 JBX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SJ54 JBX, 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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SJ54 JBX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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