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RL54 MMU

2005 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,443 mi
Last recorded43,443 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 MMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,443 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread and tyre under inflated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,188 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 40,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 37,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,376 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,641 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front number plate just starting to peel away from it's adhesive mount to nearside.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Road tax has expired at end of July 2012.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,010 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,869 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 28,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,153 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,758 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 MMU is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver 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 MMU, 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 RL54 MMU registered?

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

Is RL54 MMU safe to buy?

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