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BN54 AKP

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,631 mi
Last recorded137,631 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 AKP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 137,631 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 137,628 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2017 133,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 126,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 126,185 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 117,583 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 117,547 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 111,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing thin from inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2014 111,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

alternator bracket broken

both front tyres wearing thin from inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 101,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 101,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 97,175 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 90,471 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 76,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,477 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,119 miles

Front brake pads very low

Front disc brakes badly lipped

Nearside front outer c.v boot slightly perished

Offside front outer c.v boot slightly perished

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 5 Nov 2009 61,119 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front brake pads very low

Front disc brakes badly lipped

Nearside front outer c.v boot slightly perished

Offside front outer c.v boot slightly perished

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,299 miles

nsr and osr tyres perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2008 44,299 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr and osr tyres perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,863 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 AKP is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AKP, 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 AKP registered?

BN54 AKP is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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