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BJ04 EJK

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,107 mi
Last recorded76,107 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 EJK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,107 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,107 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,051 miles

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

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

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

advise near side rear tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 13 Apr 2015 70,051 miles

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

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

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

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

advise near side rear tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,535 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 51,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,402 miles

offside rear tyre perished and old 2003

Fail 7 Apr 2011 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre perished and old 2003

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,206 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,731 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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BJ04 EJK is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ04 EJK, 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 BJ04 EJK registered?

BJ04 EJK is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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