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BL54 KZY

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,925 mi
Last recorded65,925 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KZY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 65,925 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,455 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 65,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,473 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,463 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,572 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BL54 KZY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZY, 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 BL54 KZY registered?

BL54 KZY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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