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BJ04 KMK

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,813 mi
Last recorded52,813 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 KMK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 52,809 miles

Emissions not tested all hi may damage equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin break binding and pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,311 miles

Central Rear seat belt mec noisy

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,477 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 46,477 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,869 miles

Front wipers not great

Offside Front slight play in suspension

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 43,869 miles

Front wipers not great

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight play in suspension

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,825 miles

n/s/f cut in side wall of tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,383 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,614 miles

rear tyres perished

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,409 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,484 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,539 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 15,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,885 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 KMK is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KMK, 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 KMK registered?

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

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