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BN54 OEL

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,884 mi
Last recorded59,884 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,387 miles

n/s mirror glass smashed

Fail 12 Sep 2013 53,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s mirror glass smashed

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,110 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Exhaust is very rusty in places

Front tyres are different sizes to the rears

Near side front headlamp aim slightly high

Near side front wing damaged

Near side rear view door mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,946 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 37,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,185 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 19,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,187 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 17,186 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,335 miles

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

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 OEL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OEL, 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 BN54 OEL registered?

BN54 OEL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is BN54 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 OEL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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