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BC04 HJX

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,116 mi
Last recorded107,116 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2019 107,116 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc discoloured/overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Strong Advise** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Strong Advise** 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

tracking

various body damage

Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,458 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner edge slightly off shape

Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,065 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch paddle rubber missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2017 98,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch paddle rubber missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 90,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,617 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 85,667 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,814 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,507 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,286 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 68,240 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 68,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,836 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,994 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,963 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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BC04 HJX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 44,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC04 HJX, 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 22 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC04 HJX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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