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RL54 LBZ

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,028 mi
Last recorded67,028 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 May 2012 67,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,285 miles

Cut in sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,529 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 43,042 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LBZ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

RL54 LBZ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is RL54 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 LBZ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RL54 LBZ have outstanding finance?

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