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BL54 KZO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,956 mi
Last recorded134,956 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KZO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 134,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER WHEEL ARCH TO OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH FRONT OUTER C V BOOTS HEAVILY CRACKED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front STEERING RACK DAMP AROUND GAITOR

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,773 miles

Nearside Front door mirror has been had a tempery repair done.

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

both front headlamp lense"s starting to frost over.

both front outer c v boots heavily cracked.

Fail 25 Sep 2019 128,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front door mirror has been had a tempery repair done.

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

both front headlamp lense"s starting to frost over.

both front outer c v boots heavily cracked.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,257 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 118,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017 104,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front headlamps glazed

corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

slight drag on both front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,515 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,338 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,338 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,753 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,816 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 56,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,565 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,207 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,077 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 KZO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KZO, 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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BL54 KZO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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