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BL54 UMU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,858 mi
Last recorded117,858 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,858 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,103 miles

power steering pipe rusty

rear suspension arm bushes corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 110,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

power steering pipe rusty

rear suspension arm bushes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,559 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,933 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,821 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,821 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,421 miles

Nearside 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)

balljoint gater split on osf wishbone

cracking in osr tyre

nail in osr tyre causing a tear

Fail 26 Feb 2010 49,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

balljoint gater split on osf wishbone

cracking in osr tyre

nail in osr tyre causing a tear

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,783 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,357 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 UMU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UMU, 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 UMU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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