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BG54 ZZN

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,666 mi
Last recorded118,666 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZZN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,666 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2019 113,845 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 113,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,195 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

slight movement in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 28 Oct 2017 99,866 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,644 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 91,644 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,783 miles

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Fail 29 Oct 2015 83,783 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Fail 21 Oct 2014 74,174 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,174 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,889 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight movement in o/s ball joint

Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight movement in o/s ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,767 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay retaining clip broken,n/s front tyre worn on outer edge,n/s rear tyre perishing in tread, oil leak on engine.

both o/s and n/s outer c/v boots perished and ready to split [advise replacement sooner than later]

Fail 30 Oct 2012 59,767 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay retaining clip broken,n/s front tyre worn on outer edge,n/s rear tyre perishing in tread, oil leak on engine.

both o/s and n/s outer c/v boots perished and ready to split [advise replacement sooner than later]

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,146 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,541 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 43,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,450 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,082 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 17,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BG54 ZZN is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

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

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