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BL54 MVD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,212 mi
Last recorded69,212 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MVD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,212 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive very close to reaching dvsa failure criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel bent inner rim

Fail 18 Sep 2019 69,211 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive very close to reaching dvsa failure criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel bent inner rim

Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 56,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,771 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 6 Jan 2015 46,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,971 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,971 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,913 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,721 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,170 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 13,170 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 MVD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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