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BL54 UTH

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,050 mi
Last recorded44,050 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,050 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

slight binding to nearside front brake

slight engine oil leak

slight ps oil leak around steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2016 44,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight binding to nearside front brake

slight engine oil leak

slight ps oil leak around steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,021 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 44,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,668 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 36,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,150 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 25,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,661 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 UTH is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

BL54 UTH is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is BL54 UTH safe to buy?

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