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BV54 FKL

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,373 mi
Last recorded42,373 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,990 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 36,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,658 miles

n/s mirror missing

Fail 3 Mar 2015 31,610 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,698 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 5 Mar 2014 28,696 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 26,102 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,333 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 18,230 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 1 Feb 2010 18,230 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 16,187 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,503 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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BV54 FKL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV54 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

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

Is BV54 FKL safe to buy?

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