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BJ54 NVW

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,122 mi
Last recorded66,122 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 NVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 66,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil level was below minimum (topped up by 1 ltr)

Pass 22 May 2015 66,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil level was below minimum (topped up by 1 ltr)

Pass 15 May 2014 63,450 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine noisey and missfire on idle / rear tyres chopped on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2014 63,450 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine noisey and missfire on idle / rear tyres chopped on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 60,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr/osr tyre both have irregular wear to inner tread

Pass 21 May 2012 58,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,359 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,120 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,394 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 15,891 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 15,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,936 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 8,936 miles

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

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

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 NVW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black 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 BJ54 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

BJ54 NVW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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