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BF54 FXG

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,236 mi
Last recorded50,236 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FXG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 50,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 46,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 42,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,891 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil both sides (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 37,891 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box leaking oil both sides (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 34,853 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,126 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014 29,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,686 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 24,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 19,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,194 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BF54 FXG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXG, 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 BF54 FXG registered?

BF54 FXG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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