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BD04 USG

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,701 mi
Last recorded51,701 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 USG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 51,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 51,700 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,907 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 48,907 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,858 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box and middle to rear join heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 45,858 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box and middle to rear join heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,390 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,045 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,453 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,908 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 39,908 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,126 miles

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

wrong speedo reading on 2013 m.o.t

Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

wrong speedo reading on 2013 m.o.t

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,028 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 35,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,784 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 32,782 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,547 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres heavly cracked (seperated)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,818 miles

cracks in walls of n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,573 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,602 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 USG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

BD04 USG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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