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BF04 PGU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 PGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,312 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,312 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,760 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 83,504 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 83,504 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Both rear tyres are wearing badly on the inner edges.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,851 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing badly on the inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,253 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 26 Feb 2007 32,861 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,861 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 PGU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF04 PGU, 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 BF04 PGU registered?

BF04 PGU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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