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BJ04 NEU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,702 mi
Last recorded47,702 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NEU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,455 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,213 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 40,213 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,251 miles

Nearside front shock damp

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Pin hole in nearside front outer cv gaitor

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,221 miles

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm (185/55/15)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,833 miles

Oil leak

wiper blades smear

Fail 2 Nov 2010 27,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

wiper blades smear

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,183 miles

front brake pads low

middle box corroded

both outer cv booots perished

Fail 30 Oct 2009 23,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer cv booots perished

front brake pads low

middle box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

offside front tyre worn uneven and close to limit,has cuts on inner sidewall but no cord visible

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Oct 2008 19,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

offside front tyre worn uneven and close to limit,has cuts on inner sidewall but no cord visible

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,964 miles

inner sidewall of offside front tyre starting to crack

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 NEU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ04 NEU, 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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BJ04 NEU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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