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BD04 MBV

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,224 mi
Last recorded70,224 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,224 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 70,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,495 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 6 Aug 2015 57,495 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,615 miles

sidelights come on with ignition

Fail 28 Jun 2013 42,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sidelights come on with ignition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 31,309 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,017 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,014 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 10,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,184 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 MBV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MBV, 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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BD04 MBV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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