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BJ54 OFN

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,882 mi
Last recorded105,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 OFN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,882 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,880 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 97,204 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

Fail 23 May 2017 97,203 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No patten (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No patten (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside door mirror loose

Pass 27 May 2016 89,461 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 89,461 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2015 80,577 miles
Fail 22 May 2015

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 74,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 65,428 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,434 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 54,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,193 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 50,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,106 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 26,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,883 miles

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

nsf wiper spiting

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 OFN is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OFN, 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 OFN is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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