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BN04 LZG

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,726 mi
Last recorded70,726 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LZG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2015 70,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,234 miles

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

n/s/ speed ring broke

Fail 26 Mar 2014 147,234 miles

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

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

n/s/ speed ring broke

Pass 21 Mar 2013 129,377 miles

nearside & offside front tyres inner edge of tread wearing/worn.

offside front door trim/card insercure.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 129,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside & offside front tyres inner edge of tread wearing/worn.

offside front door trim/card insercure.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 112,273 miles

o/s front door inner panal loose (catches when opening door).

o/s front lower anti-roll bar link bush worn/deterioated.

o/s front seat back does not fold forward.

o/s rear registration plate light deterioated.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,665 miles

nearside & offside front indicators fading.

nearside & offside front side/postion lights dim (bulbs black).

Fail 26 Mar 2011 102,646 miles

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

bonnet catch corroded dry & stiff.

engine oil level low.

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar link bushes deterioating.

nearside & offside front crossmember corroded (by anti-roll bar mounts).

nearside & offside front indicators fading.

nearside & offside front side/postion lights dim (bulbs black).

Pass 22 Mar 2010 92,665 miles

1. wiper switch poor condition.2.bonnet safty catch siezed

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 92,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

1. wiper switch poor condition.2.bonnet safty catch siezed

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,983 miles

engine noise?.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front seat back, does not release.

oil level low!.

wash/wipe switch loose/play.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 80,983 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine noise?.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front seat back, does not release.

oil level low!.

wash/wipe switch loose/play.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,133 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 47,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,343 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 LZG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BN04 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

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

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