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BL54 UPP

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,225 mi
Last recorded49,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UPP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,225 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn

power steering rack slightly leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2019 49,225 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn

power steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,614 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,370 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 29,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,584 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 26,551 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2010 23,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,323 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 UPP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 UPP registered?

BL54 UPP is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is BL54 UPP safe to buy?

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