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BU54 OSR

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,183 mi
Last recorded64,183 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,925 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,115 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,145 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,319 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,139 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,241 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 OSR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OSR, 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 OSR registered?

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

Is BU54 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 OSR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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