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BJ54 NUP

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,700 mi
Last recorded74,700 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 74,700 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,205 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 69,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 64,264 miles

both outer c.v boots leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2022 64,131 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both outer c.v boots leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,049 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,785 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,164 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,553 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 42,301 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 39,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,325 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 36,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,720 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 32,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,996 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,691 miles

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

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

all tyres getting low.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,437 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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BJ54 NUP is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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