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BG54 ZXM

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,582 mi
Last recorded85,582 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,582 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear both sides axle bushes deteriorating

both front position lights dim

Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,863 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2016 68,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2015 61,713 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 58,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 55,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise exhaust rear + centre sections deteriorated

advise nearside front wiper blade rubber split

Fail 13 Mar 2012 52,879 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise engine mil lamp on

advise exhaust rear + centre sections deteriorated

advise nearside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,058 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 ZXM is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG54 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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