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BN54 OWD

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,409 mi
Last recorded77,409 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 77,409 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

suspension corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 77,409 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

suspension corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,126 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights starting to go cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle mounting brackets corroded

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 17 Nov 2022 73,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights starting to go cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle mounting brackets corroded

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,815 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 66,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box holed due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in tread and to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,873 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 59,154 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,036 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 55,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,828 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 50,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 46,016 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 46,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,874 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres starting to show signs of cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,243 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 24,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,049 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 18,737 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,010 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 OWD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

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

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