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BC53 ESG

2004 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 ESG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,020 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 89,020 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,101 miles

sidewalls of front tyres cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,324 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall craking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

slight oil leak

slight travel at parking brake lever

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,324 miles

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre side wall

slight cracking on offside rear tyre side wall

slight oil leak

slight travel at parking brake lever

Pass 3 Feb 2007 44,541 miles

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

Slight scuff marks to o/s/r of bumper.

Slight wear to inner edge of n/s/f tyre.

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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BC53 ESG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC53 ESG, 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 BC53 ESG registered?

BC53 ESG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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