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BP54 ZZN

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,151 mi
Last recorded82,151 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,151 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to/from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 82,112 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to/from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 77,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,815 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 68,815 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,072 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,898 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,571 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside will need replaceing soon

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,162 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 39,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,894 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 33,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,902 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,666 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,970 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 ZZN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

BP54 ZZN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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