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BC04 SFU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,818 mi
Last recorded54,818 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SFU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 54,818 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,170 miles

nearside rear tyre walling slightly damaged

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,472 miles

dampness around steering rack nearside and offside

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

dampness around steering rack nearside and offside

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,887 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,037 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 SFU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

BC04 SFU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is BC04 SFU safe to buy?

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