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BW54 AAU

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,956 mi
Last recorded20,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 AAU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 20,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 10,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 9,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,055 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 7,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 5,142 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 5,142 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 AAU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW54 AAU, 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 AAU registered?

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

Is BW54 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 AAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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