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BL54 UNB

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,597 mi
Last recorded41,597 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,597 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 41,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken at neck (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front flexi deteriorated could have possible leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possible interference from abs on rolling road (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level had a top up prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2018 38,603 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 35,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 31,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 28,193 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 25,673 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 22,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 22,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2012 18,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 15,454 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 5,707 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 4,537 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 UNB 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 85.7%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

BL54 UNB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is BL54 UNB safe to buy?

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