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WJ55 BBV

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 BBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 86,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission gear selector input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,592 miles

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

rear O/S & N/S sills & rear wheel arches slightly corroded

steering rack damp O/S & N/S

Fail 16 Sep 2021 80,592 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear O/S & N/S sills & rear wheel arches slightly corroded

steering rack damp O/S & N/S

Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,859 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 76,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,375 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85-90% worn (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing thin & poor condition

rear exhaust mount rubber split

steering rack damp at pinion area

tail exhaust slightly corroded & slight leak

Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,375 miles

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

Offside 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)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85-90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs wearing thin & poor condition

rear exhaust mount rubber split

steering rack damp at pinion area

tail exhaust slightly corroded & slight leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

front brakes have slight restricted movement

Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

front brakes have slight restricted movement

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,891 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 57,889 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,901 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

ns front tyre worn on edges

ns rack gaiter damp

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,961 miles

both rack gaiters damp

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

wipers poor (smear screen)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,385 miles

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

both rack gaiters damp

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

PAS drive belt perished/split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on edges

steering rack damp at both dust boots

Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

PAS drive belt perished/split

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on edges

steering rack damp at both dust boots

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,797 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PAS rack damp at pinion area & N/S rack boot

Fail 10 Sep 2010 27,797 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PAS rack damp at pinion area & N/S rack boot

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,038 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,140 miles

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

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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WJ55 BBV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WJ55 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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WJ55 BBV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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