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BJ54 OFW

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,522 mi
Last recorded67,522 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 OFW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,131 miles

front brake discs are starting to wear thin

high level stop lamp is not working ( disconnected)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,118 miles

Hi level brake light not working (disconnected)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,526 miles

coolant level is low

Fail 17 Nov 2015 59,526 miles

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

21% imbalance on the rear brakes

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

coolant level is low

park brake needs adjusting

Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,635 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,435 miles

n/s rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,548 miles

n/s rear tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,372 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 32,013 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 31,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,012 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,173 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 12,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,926 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 OFW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

BJ54 OFW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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