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BJ53 PFA

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,321 mi
Last recorded52,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,321 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,903 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 47,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,741 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 42,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

metal in offside rear tyre.

slight bind to front brakes.

Fail 29 Dec 2012 42,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,559 miles

nearside front rack end has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,225 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 19,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 14,998 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,057 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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BJ53 PFA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ53 PFA, 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 BJ53 PFA registered?

BJ53 PFA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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