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LB54 HGU

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,733 mi
Last recorded37,733 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 HGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 37,733 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 37,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,983 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 25,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,362 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 14,355 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,699 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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LB54 HGU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LB54 HGU, 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 LB54 HGU registered?

LB54 HGU is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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