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BP54 XKU

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,816 mi
Last recorded198,816 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XKU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 198,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 198,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central middle heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 184,776 miles

Both rear axle beam mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Coolent level low

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 172,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 161,033 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 146,813 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 146,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 135,323 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at top

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside headlight cover slightly deteriorated

Offside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure to housing

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 135,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front coil springs corroded at top

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside headlight cover slightly deteriorated

Offside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure to housing

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 123,671 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 123,671 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

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)

Offside Rear out of shape on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,245 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,100 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,509 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 68,031 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,463 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 44,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,223 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,890 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 15,698 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 XKU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

BP54 XKU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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