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BJ54 NTC

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,572 mi
Last recorded94,572 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 NTC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,095 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,095 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 90,091 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,582 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 72,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,632 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 63,632 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,787 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 51,787 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,970 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,987 miles

nearside rear seatbelt visual check only/baby seat.rear bodywork damaged but not sharp/loose.

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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BJ54 NTC is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue 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 BJ54 NTC, 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 BJ54 NTC registered?

BJ54 NTC is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BJ54 NTC safe to buy?

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