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BN54 OWB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,964 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 91,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,170 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,114 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,148 miles

Engine may have slight water leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,357 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 31,357 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,276 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,276 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,088 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 16,087 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 OWB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

BN54 OWB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is BN54 OWB safe to buy?

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