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BC04 SDU

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,350 mi
Last recorded94,350 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SDU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,350 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

frnt flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,246 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,650 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,250 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,317 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 72,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both drive shaft boots starting to split

head lamp pattern poor

o/s rear tyre has been run flat leaving a wear mark on outer walls

Fail 24 Nov 2010 69,951 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both drive shaft boots starting to split

head lamp pattern poor

o/s rear tyre has been run flat leaving a wear mark on outer walls

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,209 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 SDU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BC04 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

BC04 SDU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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