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BL54 UVE

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,725 mi
Last recorded68,725 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 68,725 miles

Advise Rear seats have been removed

Advise Surface corrosion to Inner sills

Pass 5 May 2022 68,614 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 67,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 67,936 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,063 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 66,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,739 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,550 miles

n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,211 miles

h/brake lever travel getting excesive

n/s rear tyre down to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,044 miles

h/brake lever travel getting excessive

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,763 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 UVE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

BL54 UVE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is BL54 UVE safe to buy?

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