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BL54 FBV

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,206 mi
Last recorded89,206 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,206 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 84,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 76,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,193 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,691 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 66,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Advise n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Dec 2010 59,622 miles

N/S/F tyre low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre about 4mm

Slight play in O/S/F track rod end

Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,622 miles

N/S/F tyre low

O/S/F tyre about 4mm

Slight play in O/S/F track rod end

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,835 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

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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BL54 FBV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL54 FBV, 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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BL54 FBV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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