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BD04 BBJ

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,165 mi
Last recorded51,165 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 BBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 51,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 48,828 miles

Indicator switch inoperative broken (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,015 miles

All road springs corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front grill missing

Fail 14 Mar 2018 45,015 miles

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

All road springs corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front grill missing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,223 miles

Nearside wiper blade is torn

Offside seat belt is frayed on edges

Offside wiper blade is torn

coil springs are corroded

front indicators going white

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 22,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,546 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 19,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,761 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 17,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,891 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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BD04 BBJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD04 BBJ, 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 BD04 BBJ registered?

BD04 BBJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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