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BK55 LLU

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,567 mi
Last recorded76,567 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LLU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,721 miles

Central minor exhaust leak and slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central minor exhaust leak and slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,421 miles

EXHAUST FLEXY SECTION DETERIORATED

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SPLIT.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,062 miles

handbrake holding, but needs adjusting.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

pas belt wearing.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,625 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,906 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,654 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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BK55 LLU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK55 LLU, 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 BK55 LLU registered?

BK55 LLU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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