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BP54 YFY

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,108 mi
Last recorded102,108 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 102,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 92,105 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 92,103 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Condition of front brake discs

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,761 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,761 miles

Offside Head light unit damage

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2016 71,207 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 71,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,631 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,928 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 28,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,464 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,512 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 15,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,733 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 YFY is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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