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BP54 YEX

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,201 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 101,201 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,725 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,164 miles

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

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

n/s inner cv gaiter deteriorated/leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,164 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s inner cv gaiter deteriorated/leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,832 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,492 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 45,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,218 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,173 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BP54 YEX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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