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BU54 OSP

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,697 mi
Last recorded93,697 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,697 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 93,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,777 miles

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

child seats fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,550 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,189 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 OSP is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 OSP registered?

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

Is BU54 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 OSP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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