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BF54 FWL

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,562 mi
Last recorded75,562 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FWL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 75,562 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split but does not expose the cords

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Fail 19 Jul 2017 75,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split but does not expose the cords

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,186 miles

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,550 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,072 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,072 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,584 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,584 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,207 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,662 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,214 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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BF54 FWL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF54 FWL, 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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BF54 FWL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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