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BN54 OVC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,010 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,966 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,869 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/s/f brake pad getting low

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer shoulders

Fail 31 Mar 2012 82,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/s/f brake pad getting low

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer shoulders

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,780 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 68,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,296 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,289 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front wipers poor

Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,261 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 40,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f brake calliper dragging

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,453 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 OVC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

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

Is BN54 OVC safe to buy?

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