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BN54 OWC

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,015 mi
Last recorded93,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OWC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

driver seat damaged

front service brake application uneven

oil leak

slight movement in nearside front headlamp

Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,608 miles

Driver seat damaged, metal coming through materiel.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side slow on increase compared to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Head lamp unit, slight movement

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 88,473 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver seat damaged, metal coming through materiel.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side slow on increase compared to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Head lamp unit, slight movement

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 78,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,952 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,941 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,240 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,463 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 46,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

handbrake lever limited reserve travel

Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,075 miles

front discs worn

handbrake lever limited reserve travel

Fail 29 Jan 2011 40,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 40,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,923 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 36,923 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,896 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 OWC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

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

Is BN54 OWC safe to buy?

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