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BD54 ABU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,659 mi
Last recorded47,659 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ABU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 47,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,301 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 43,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ABORTED DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1NNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,789 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2014 38,783 miles

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

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,566 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 33,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,018 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 19,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,292 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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BD54 ABU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD54 ABU, 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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BD54 ABU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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