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CP54 UCO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,705 mi
Last recorded67,705 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 UCO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2015 67,705 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,173 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

both outer cv boots cracked

front seats don't tilt?

n/s side repeater slightly loose

n/s/f side light a bit dim

n/s/f tyre rubber perished with age,screw in tread and tread cracked all round,close to showing wire in places

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread and stepped

no airbag light?

o/s/r brake sticking/binding

o/s/r tyre cracked inner wall

pipe to exhaust back box corroded

play/slack in hand brake

side windows been tinted

steering rack boots damp

traces of oil leak(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 64,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet stay clip broken

both outer cv boots cracked

front seats don't tilt?

n/s side repeater slightly loose

n/s/f side light a bit dim

n/s/f tyre rubber perished with age,screw in tread and tread cracked all round,close to showing wire in places

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread and stepped

no airbag light?

o/s/r brake sticking/binding

o/s/r tyre cracked inner wall

pipe to exhaust back box corroded

play/slack in hand brake

side windows been tinted

steering rack boots damp

traces of oil leak(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,534 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)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,149 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 53,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,345 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 54,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,482 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING CLOSE TO MINIMUM LIMIT PERFORMANCE OK

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,324 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 26,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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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CP54 UCO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CP54 UCO, 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 CP54 UCO registered?

CP54 UCO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is CP54 UCO safe to buy?

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