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BF53 VYP

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,125 mi
Last recorded103,125 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VYP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 100,011 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 96,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,817 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 91,673 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,673 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,519 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 87,106 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 85,139 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,442 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 50,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,544 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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BF53 VYP is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF53 VYP, 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 BF53 VYP registered?

BF53 VYP is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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