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BL54 UOJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,656 mi
Last recorded71,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,656 miles

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

headlamps slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,317 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 61,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,678 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,142 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 49,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,945 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UOJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

BL54 UOJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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