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BL54 NPE

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,309 mi
Last recorded31,309 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NPE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,309 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear axle bushes starting to perish

coil spring corroded all coil springs on car (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank has surface rust

Fail 21 Feb 2018 31,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear axle bushes starting to perish

coil spring corroded all coil springs on car (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank has surface rust

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,014 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f sill area slightly corroded

surface corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread area

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,183 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 NPE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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