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WJ05 UOO

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,304 mi
Last recorded107,304 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UOO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,304 miles

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

o/s/r axle bush deteriated

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2021 103,206 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,174 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 93,692 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 88,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,272 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f inner steering rack gaiter has seepage

Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,578 miles

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

Rear centre seat belt faulty

Fail 29 Sep 2016 75,578 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear centre seat belt faulty

Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,489 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,860 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 56,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damages to sidewall/starting to wear low on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack/deteriorate

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,357 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,705 miles

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

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

windscreen wiper switch insecure but still working at time of test advise to replace

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,329 miles

Wiper switch slightly damaged but still working ok.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,495 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is cut in outer wall but not down to cords

Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,881 miles

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

n/s wiper is split slightly on one end still clearing at time of test

power steering belt perished

slight steering fluid leak at n/s of steering rack

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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WJ05 UOO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WJ05 UOO, 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 WJ05 UOO registered?

WJ05 UOO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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