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WJ55 BFA

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 BFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 87,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,497 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,832 miles

Nearside Rear lamp outer lense damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 60,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear lamp outer lense damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Pass 24 May 2016 57,311 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,233 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,355 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,553 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,013 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,698 miles

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

os front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,381 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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WJ55 BFA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

WJ55 BFA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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