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BF04 KAK

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,943 mi
Last recorded59,943 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 KAK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 59,943 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 59,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,542 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,542 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both front indicators starting to fade

corrosion on chassis and inner sills

damp at steering rack

light scratches on windscreen

rear number plate starting to fade and deteriorate

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2017 50,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

both front indicators starting to fade

corrosion on chassis and inner sills

damp at steering rack

light scratches on windscreen

rear number plate starting to fade and deteriorate

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

Pass 3 May 2016 44,741 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

steering rack gaiters damp

Fail 30 Apr 2016 44,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,233 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,648 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,998 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,065 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,801 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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BF04 KAK is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF04 KAK, 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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BF04 KAK is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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