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BP54 VEB

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,062 mi
Last recorded58,062 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 VEB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread min (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread min (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 54,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,855 miles

Both headlamp aims just legal due to badly faded lens

Centre exhaust badly corroded

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,855 miles

Both headlamp aims just legal due to badly faded lens

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre exhaust badly corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,320 miles

centre exhaust section rusted

Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,320 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust section rusted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,016 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 41,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,114 miles

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

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,397 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,952 miles

lhf tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,312 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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BP54 VEB is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP54 VEB, 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 BP54 VEB registered?

BP54 VEB is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is BP54 VEB safe to buy?

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