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BL54 UVJ

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,762 mi
Last recorded32,762 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,179 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 26,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,871 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 19,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,450 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 UVJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

BL54 UVJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is BL54 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 UVJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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