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BD54 GHO

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,349 mi
Last recorded85,349 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 GHO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,349 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 85,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,225 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,225 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. all (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,361 miles

cut in n/s/f seat belt

engine oil leak

o/s/f abs ring corroded

o/s/f c.v. boot starting to crack

slight leak from rear exhaust join

Fail 12 Jun 2014 47,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

cut in n/s/f seat belt

engine oil leak

o/s/f abs ring corroded

o/s/f c.v. boot starting to crack

Pass 24 May 2013 43,961 miles

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Fail 24 May 2013 43,960 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 24 May 2012 40,777 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 May 2012 40,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 24 May 2011 37,144 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,226 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 33,226 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,998 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 22,998 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BD54 GHO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD54 GHO, 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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BD54 GHO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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