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BW54 AAO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,321 mi
Last recorded79,321 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 AAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

accident damage to rear of car

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,435 miles

accident damage off side rear bumper and back panel area no sharp edges or corrosion present

Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

accident damage off side rear bumper and back panel area no sharp edges or corrosion present

Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,782 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noise evident when spun. No play showing and only very slight roughness felt on spinning. Will require attention in the future.

Offside Rear Outer OSR bumper corner, OSR rear valance and under floor areas showing accident damage. Bumper secure and no sharp edges protruding currently, underfloor area shows damage but not within 30cms of any suspension or braking components.

Fail 8 Apr 2017 75,782 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working new 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noise evident when spun. No play showing and only very slight roughness felt on spinning. Will require attention in the future.

Offside Rear Outer OSR bumper corner, OSR rear valance and under floor areas showing accident damage. Bumper secure and no sharp edges protruding currently, underfloor area shows damage but not within 30cms of any suspension or braking components.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear view mirror (windscreen) missing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 73,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear view mirror (windscreen) missing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,777 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 71,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 68,378 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is corroding badly and outer skin rusted along seams.

Pass 20 May 2013 61,845 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 61,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,246 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle test under the wet condition

Fail 2 Dec 2010 39,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle test under the wet condition

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,057 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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BW54 AAO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BW54 AAO, 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 BW54 AAO registered?

BW54 AAO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is BW54 AAO safe to buy?

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