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BJ54 OFU

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,726 mi
Last recorded40,726 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 OFU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,828 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

baffles loose in centre exhaust box

both front tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges 205/45/16

o/s/r wheel bearing sounds noisey when rotated

Fail 1 Jul 2015 27,920 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

baffles loose in centre exhaust box

both front tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges 205/45/16

o/s/r wheel bearing sounds noisey when rotated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,209 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2013 6,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,829 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 2,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 2,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 1,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 1,463 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 OFU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 OFU registered?

BJ54 OFU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 OFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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