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BL54 FDX

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,366 mi
Last recorded36,366 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at centre floor clip, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion over fuel tank

Fail 28 Sep 2021 36,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion over fuel tank

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at centre floor clip, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 31,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,204 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 24,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 11,811 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 11,811 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected ruff (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,085 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,610 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 8,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 5,382 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 FDX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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