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BD04 XFM

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,849 mi
Last recorded61,849 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,379 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 31,378 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,100 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,144 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 36,626 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 36,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 34,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 34,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,539 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 31,539 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2008 29,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 26,564 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 XFM is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

BD04 XFM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is BD04 XFM safe to buy?

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