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BF53 WRJ

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,961 mi
Last recorded38,961 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WRJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 38,961 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,468 miles

wiper blades smear screen

Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,466 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wiper blades smear screen

both number plate lights dim

front wheel bearings not tested, (brakes binding)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,023 miles

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

corrosion on centre exhaust

slight binding on N/S/F brake

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,972 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 24,575 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light stays on

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,575 miles

engine management light stays on

wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,694 miles

EXHAUST INTERPIPE RUSTY OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,738 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 14,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,406 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,167 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 WRJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 WRJ registered?

BF53 WRJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is BF53 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 WRJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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