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BN54 AFV

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 AFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,324 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 71,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

passenger rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 54,683 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 39,072 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 38,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 28,997 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 28,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 19,574 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 19,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.5 ltr oil added

Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,397 miles

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

leak on p/s rack

Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,069 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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BN54 AFV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey 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 BN54 AFV, 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 BN54 AFV registered?

BN54 AFV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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