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BL54 NPU

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,384 mi
Last recorded62,384 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,975 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 13 Sep 2012 55,975 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2012 53,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 41,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2009 29,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 29,988 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,519 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 NPU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

BL54 NPU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is BL54 NPU safe to buy?

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