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BG54 ZXV

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,151 mi
Last recorded42,151 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZXV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,151 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,151 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,204 miles

Battery insecure

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

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen ok

Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,204 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen ok

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,422 miles

Handbrake has room for adjustment/Improvement

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,444 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 22,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,721 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 ZXV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXV, 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 BG54 ZXV registered?

BG54 ZXV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is BG54 ZXV safe to buy?

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