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BL54 UPK

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,339 mi
Last recorded92,339 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,339 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 87,188 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 79,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 1 May 2013 79,012 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 4 May 2012 71,084 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 71,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 61,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 52,495 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,896 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 32,896 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UPK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue 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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

BL54 UPK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is BL54 UPK safe to buy?

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