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BL54 FCG

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,537 mi
Last recorded116,537 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FCG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 116,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 110,232 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 101,636 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 101,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 94,122 miles

Both auxilliary drive belts deteriorated.

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

Fail 29 May 2015 94,122 miles

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

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

Both auxilliary drive belts deteriorated.

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2013 80,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,714 miles

n/s rear tyre 2mm on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2011 65,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,228 miles

n/s rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

o/s rear tyre 2.25 mm

Fail 9 Dec 2010 55,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

o/s rear tyre 2.25 mm

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,381 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit on edge

n/s rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2008 36,609 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,977 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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BL54 FCG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FCG, 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 FCG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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