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BV54 FDF

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,707 mi
Last recorded54,707 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FDF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 52,659 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,659 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 50,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,431 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 41,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,543 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,214 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,153 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 24,153 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 19,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,180 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 15,180 miles

Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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BV54 FDF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV54 FDF, 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 BV54 FDF registered?

BV54 FDF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is BV54 FDF safe to buy?

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