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BF54 FWV

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FWV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,038 miles

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust heat sheild adfit at back box and manifold

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,137 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,763 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 83,673 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,652 miles

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

rear rubber exhaust mounting deterioated

Fail 19 Nov 2013 78,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

rear rubber exhaust mounting deterioated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,896 miles

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

rear rubber exhaust mounting deterioated

wiring harness at back of engine hanging down and fouling drive shaft

Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear rubber exhaust mounting deterioated

wiring harness at back of engine hanging down and fouling drive shaft

Fail 1 Dec 2011 68,150 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil/leak/under/the/caa

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,150 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil/leak/under/the/caa

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,610 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,865 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 49,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,086 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,084 miles

Offside Rear 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 26 Nov 2007 28,208 miles

handbrake reserve travel poor

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 FWV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FWV, 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 FWV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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