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BL54 UVO

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,030 mi
Last recorded106,030 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UVO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,022 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,927 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,927 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,370 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,160 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,876 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,888 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,490 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,490 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,138 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 49,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,883 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 UVO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

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

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