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BV55 UGN

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,043 mi
Last recorded57,043 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UGN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2018 51,905 miles

vehicle has severe impact type damage to nearside sill and passenger door

Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,878 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

headlamp lenses deteriorated defusing beam patterns

vehicle has severe impact type damage to nearside sill and passenger door

Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,438 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,834 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 38,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 34,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,902 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 28,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 23,235 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 17,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,858 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,531 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 11,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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BV55 UGN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold 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 BV55 UGN, 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 BV55 UGN registered?

BV55 UGN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is BV55 UGN safe to buy?

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