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PL54 BCV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,458 mi
Last recorded32,458 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 BCV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,458 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 32,458 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,735 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,829 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 25,829 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,065 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 24,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,594 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 11,891 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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PL54 BCV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PL54 BCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL54 BCV registered?

PL54 BCV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is PL54 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 BCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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