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BL54 NPV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,507 mi
Last recorded60,507 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 60,481 miles

Nearside Front 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 has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 50,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,189 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced 2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,386 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers splitting

Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,379 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers splitting

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,166 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,468 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 NPV 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 87.5%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

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

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