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BN04 LYF

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,427 mi
Last recorded64,427 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,926 miles

front discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,745 miles

both front tyres edges worn

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Mar 2012 47,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres edges worn

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,735 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,109 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,883 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,640 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 23,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LYF 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 BN04 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 LYF registered?

BN04 LYF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is BN04 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 LYF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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