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BG54 ZYJ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,166 mi
Last recorded51,166 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,166 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly dull/deteriorated

Centre stop light not working

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 51,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both headlamp lenses slightly dull/deteriorated

Centre stop light not working

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,630 miles

Both rear axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,447 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes are deteriorated

Center brake light not working

Front exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

centre high level brake light not working

steering rack has a slight misting of oil to the nearside

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,602 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,602 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine management light stays on

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,310 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre brake light not working

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 34,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre brake light not working

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,671 miles

Damage to nearside sill

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,376 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,376 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,511 miles

Centre brake light not working

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,461 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 ZYJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

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

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