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BP54 XLC

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,594 mi
Last recorded66,594 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,658 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,029 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,107 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,135 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 36,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,520 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 14,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 9,614 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 XLC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP54 XLC registered?

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

Is BP54 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 XLC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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