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BT54 CMZ

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,983 mi
Last recorded105,983 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 CMZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2016 105,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 100,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,214 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,214 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,477 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 74,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,273 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,810 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 50,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,353 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

handbrake travel close to fail

Fail 28 Feb 2008 32,353 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front wiper blades starting to split

handbrake travel close to fail

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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BT54 CMZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BT54 CMZ, 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 BT54 CMZ registered?

BT54 CMZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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