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BL54 LBY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,543 mi
Last recorded86,543 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,543 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,318 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,077 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,077 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,392 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 20,512 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)

Oil leak

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 LBY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

BL54 LBY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is BL54 LBY safe to buy?

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