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BL54 MPV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,874 mi
Last recorded85,874 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm's (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 21 Jun 2021 84,893 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 81,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,146 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 71,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,961 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 52,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mid section corroded

power steering rack has a minor leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,856 miles

exhaust mid section corroded

power steering rack has a minor leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,374 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 9,864 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 MPV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BL54 MPV, 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 MPV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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