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BF04 VRK

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,215 mi
Last recorded66,215 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VRK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,215 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,757 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

offside indicator wing repeater lamp cover missing.

Fail 14 Mar 2015 51,583 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

offside indicator wing repeater lamp cover missing.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,537 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,854 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,815 miles

exhaust system has slight blow from rear section

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,324 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 34,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,653 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,160 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 VRK is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

Is BF04 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 VRK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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