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WJ55 BEY

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,665 mi
Last recorded51,665 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 51,665 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 19 Feb 2025 50,764 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,510 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 47,849 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 47,800 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,202 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,675 miles

headlamps defused

Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,741 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slightly uneven tread wear

both front & N/S/R tyres perished

Fail 29 Jan 2018 43,739 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slightly uneven tread wear

both front & N/S/R tyres perished

front brake pads approx. 80% worn

Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside WIPER BLADE SMEARS SCREEN

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AROUND PIPE (7.1.2)

SMALL STONE CHIP TO WINDSCREEN ZONE B

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside RACK GAITER DAMP

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,610 miles

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

ns rack gaiter damp/loose

small stone chip to windscreen zone B

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,838 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

ns rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,347 miles

ns rear tyre has cut sidewall

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,873 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

ns rear tyre has cut in sidewall

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,337 miles

PAS belt starting to split

PAS rack damp at N/S rack boot

deep cut in N/S/R tyre outer side wall (not to cord)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,102 miles

OSR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,991 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NSF & NSR TYRES GETTING LOW

OSF TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT .ONLY JUST ACCEPATABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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 BEY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ55 BEY, 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 WJ55 BEY registered?

WJ55 BEY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is WJ55 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 BEY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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