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BU54 OSE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,767 mi
Last recorded57,767 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,767 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS DISCOLOURED (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS DISCOLOURED (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 57,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS DISCOLOURED (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS DISCOLOURED (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,060 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish and crack badly (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure ,not likely to fall over or short under normal circumstances

coolant level low

os front chassis /cross member distorted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 52,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish and crack badly (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure ,not likely to fall over or short under normal circumstances

coolant level low

os front chassis /cross member distorted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,128 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 46,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,513 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,958 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 29,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,763 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 24,763 miles

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

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,950 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy on application

Fail 17 Jan 2008 18,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes noisy on application

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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BU54 OSE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU54 OSE, 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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BU54 OSE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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