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RL54 LAE

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,008 mi
Last recorded51,008 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 LAE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,008 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,839 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 32,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

airbag warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,091 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 23,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 20,605 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 16,677 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,677 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML Light on.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 8,927 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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RL54 LAE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL54 LAE, 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 RL54 LAE registered?

RL54 LAE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is RL54 LAE safe to buy?

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