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BJ04 NHA

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,529 mi
Last recorded29,529 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 29,529 miles

Both rear inner sill areas corroding slightly

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Fail 7 Feb 2025 29,526 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Pass 15 Feb 2024 26,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 24,133 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 23,919 miles

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

corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 5 May 2016 23,075 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,334 miles

corrosion to front brake hose ferrules

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2014 21,626 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 21,626 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 21,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in nsf tie rod

Pass 1 May 2012 20,641 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 20,641 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 18,810 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

Pass 13 May 2010 16,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 14,116 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 9,258 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 NHA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHA, 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 NHA registered?

BJ04 NHA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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