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BV55 UMA

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,467 mi
Last recorded63,467 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UMA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 63,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jun 2019 63,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,797 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 58,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 56,522 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 56,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,163 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,292 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 40,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 May 2014 29,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 14 May 2014 29,931 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 13 May 2013 24,133 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 24,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 17,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 12,703 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 12,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 9,375 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 9,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 7,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front head lights slight movement

Pass 26 Nov 2008 7,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front head lights slight movement

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 UMA is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UMA, 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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BV55 UMA is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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