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BP54 XGL

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,653 mi
Last recorded55,653 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,653 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,370 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 40,344 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,678 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 XGL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

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

Is BP54 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 XGL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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