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BL54 MTF

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,122 mi
Last recorded64,122 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,306 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,354 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 54,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,196 miles

damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,178 miles

front tyres close to legal limits

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak behind cam cover on engine

Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,933 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 MTF 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 93.8%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

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

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