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ML54 FLK

2005 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,132 mi
Last recorded73,132 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FLK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,132 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,401 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 and offside front on limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,957 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 67,952 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,919 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,979 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,311 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,901 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,275 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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ML54 FLK is a 2005 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ML54 FLK, 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 ML54 FLK registered?

ML54 FLK is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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