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BP54 YAV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,466 mi
Last recorded22,466 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 22,466 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 21,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 21,668 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 21,485 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,286 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 19,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly from front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack gaiter both sides (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,996 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 18,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 18,450 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting but not throw to cord.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 17,525 miles

both rear tyre's perishing but not throw to cord.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 16,230 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 14,375 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light perishing on rear tyres

rear fuel pipes corroded

underbonnet crossmember corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 14,375 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light perishing on rear tyres

rear fuel pipes corroded

underbonnet crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 12,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 10,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 7,454 miles

slight leak around steering rack.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,505 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 1,822 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 YAV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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