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BL54 FEO

2005 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,556 mi
Last recorded72,556 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,540 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,540 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside front brake showing signs of over heating

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 63,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,610 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 56,610 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,371 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 46,371 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,252 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 35,252 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,538 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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BL54 FEO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BL54 FEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 FEO registered?

BL54 FEO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is BL54 FEO safe to buy?

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