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BJ04 EJN

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 98,533 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 May 2017 98,533 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & bald, 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2016 92,407 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 92,407 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 83,874 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 83,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 77,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2014 77,355 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r sidelight brighter than n/s/r

Fail 30 May 2013 73,942 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 73,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 69,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,517 miles

N/S/R Side light dimmer than O/S, Pos different Watt bulbs fitted.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,517 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R Side light dimmer than O/S, Pos different Watt bulbs fitted.

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,520 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 55,520 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 44,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 30,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,051 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 23,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1 litre oil added to engine

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 EJN is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EJN, 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 EJN registered?

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

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