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BL54 URC

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,044 mi
Last recorded63,044 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 URC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,044 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SRS and engine management lights on.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 63,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SRS and engine management lights on.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,367 miles

Body damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear tyre flat

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 53,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Body damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear tyre flat

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,669 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,668 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,823 miles

rear bumper support bar mounting damaged

slight damage to n/s/r back panel,chassis

Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,823 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bumper support bar mounting damaged

slight damage to n/s/r back panel,chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,823 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 18,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front 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 URC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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