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BL54 MWA

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MWA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight Underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 103,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/hole/soft metal (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/hole/soft metal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened corroded outer/split/twisted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working above number plate (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/hole/soft metal (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/hole/soft metal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort lower effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel brakes at end of travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective pump drive belt splitting/cracked (2.3.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' central mounted objects on windscreen (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded vehicle pipes partly covered by manufacturers coverings. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front poor images (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside and central (8.3.1d)

water leaks from engine

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner +outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner +outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,831 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,693 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,304 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 1,879 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 MWA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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