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BN54 OUV

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,027 mi
Last recorded96,027 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OUV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,027 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misty (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both small cracks (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to midsection (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 802,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front strut tops corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 80,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front strut tops corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,802 miles

n/s/f washer pipe split

Fail 13 Feb 2012 720,769 miles

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

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

n/s/f washer pipe split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,084 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 64,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,005 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 46,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel

rear tyres low

Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,660 miles

hand brake travel

rear tyres low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,973 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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BN54 OUV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN54 OUV, 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 BN54 OUV registered?

BN54 OUV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is BN54 OUV safe to buy?

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