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BU54 OSF

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,807 mi
Last recorded119,807 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,807 miles

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

steering rack wet with oil

Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

coolant on min

handbrake light on dash

steering rack wet with oil

Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Mar 2016 117,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,879 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 97,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,862 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,980 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,076 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,076 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,098 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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BU54 OSF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSF, 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 BU54 OSF registered?

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

Is BU54 OSF safe to buy?

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