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BC04 HLN

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HLN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,281 miles

power steering gaiter n/s slight leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

power steering gaiter n/s slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,926 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,328 miles

both alternator & power steering belts badly cracked

free play in hand brake

n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 69,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,776 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,816 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,298 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 HLN is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HLN, 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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What year was BC04 HLN registered?

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

Is BC04 HLN safe to buy?

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