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BD54 RBY

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,396 mi
Last recorded108,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 RBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,396 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,926 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 84,577 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust heat shield corroded

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

rear tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,110 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,110 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 65,828 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 65,828 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,521 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 63,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn low in places due to excessive wear to edges

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

radiator leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,662 miles

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

both front tyres worn low in places due to excessive wear to edges

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

radiator leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,437 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,437 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,215 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded at join to rear

Front number plate deteriorated

Front wipers split

Fail 27 Feb 2008 41,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,142 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 RBY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red 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 BD54 RBY, 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 RBY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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