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BN04 AYF

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,519 mi
Last recorded71,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 AYF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,519 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 71,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,930 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

offside rear indicator discoloured

slight corrosion both rear lower wheel arches / sill edges

Fail 16 Jan 2018 66,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

offside rear indicator discoloured

slight corrosion both rear lower wheel arches / sill edges

Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,749 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside steering rack seeping oil

offside rear lamp lens cracked

radiator seeping coolant

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wear + perisged

Nearside Rear tyre perished tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished tread

Offside Rear tyre perished tread

Fail 13 Jan 2016 6,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wear + perisged

Nearside Rear tyre perished tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished tread

Offside Rear tyre perished tread

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,979 miles

Radiator in poor condition, slight coolant leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 56,979 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radiator in poor condition, slight coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,990 miles

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,690 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 45,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,257 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,279 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,272 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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BN04 AYF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN04 AYF, 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 BN04 AYF registered?

BN04 AYF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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