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YM54 BKD

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,503 mi
Last recorded88,503 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 BKD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,503 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,038 miles

eml on

oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,107 miles

n/s outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,949 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre and tyre soft

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,386 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 42,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,025 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,463 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 32,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,324 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 24,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YM54 BKD is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YM54 BKD, 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 YM54 BKD registered?

YM54 BKD is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YM54 BKD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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