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BP54 KFY

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,130 mi
Last recorded77,130 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 KFY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 58,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking on side wall

Pass 20 May 2015 50,947 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 50,465 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 50,465 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 49,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 46,914 miles

(we recomend new front tyres are fitted a.s.a.p).

engine management light is on.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs & pads are worn.

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack gaitors are damp with oil.

o/s/f tyre tread is worn close to minimum wear limit.

power steering pump is damp with oil.

n/s/f tyre inner & outer walls are damaged & tread is on minumum wear limit.

Fail 9 May 2012 46,914 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

(we recomend new front tyres are fitted a.s.a.p).

engine management light is on.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs & pads are worn.

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack gaitors are damp with oil.

o/s/f tyre tread is worn close to minimum wear limit.

power steering pump is damp with oil.

n/s/f tyre inner & outer walls are damaged & tread is on minumum wear limit.

Pass 9 May 2011 43,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,378 miles

1.n/s/f wheel rim damaged ,tyre wall damaged,tyre inner and outer tread wearing

1.slight power steering fluid leak rack.2.hand brake travel

Fail 21 Apr 2010 39,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1.n/s/f wheel rim damaged ,tyre wall damaged,tyre inner and outer tread wearing

1.slight power steering fluid leak rack.2.hand brake travel

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,289 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

hand/park-brake travel.

nearside & offside rear tyres deterioating, (splitting/cracking).

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,289 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

hand/park-brake travel.

nearside & offside rear tyres deterioating, (splitting/cracking).

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,938 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 26,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BP54 KFY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP54 KFY, 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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BP54 KFY is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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