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BX54 KBU

2005 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,158 mi
Last recorded60,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,158 miles

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

Lower engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak engine area

Fail 18 Jan 2016 58,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,075 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,516 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,340 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 39,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,844 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 22,238 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,194 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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BX54 KBU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX54 KBU, 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 BX54 KBU registered?

BX54 KBU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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