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BG54 KNF

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,052 mi
Last recorded63,052 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KNF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,052 miles

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

Engine lamp on

Nearside steering rack damp but no leaks found

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Engine lamp on

Nearside steering rack damp but no leaks found

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 53,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,097 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 47,479 miles

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault within the system

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,479 miles

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault within the system

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,394 miles

Engine management malfunction lamp on dash display indicating a fault within the system

Fail 12 Nov 2012 43,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine management malfunction lamp on dash display indicating a fault within the system

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,324 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 38,324 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,886 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,886 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,863 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,863 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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BG54 KNF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue 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 BG54 KNF, 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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BG54 KNF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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