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BP04 BVA

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,695 mi
Last recorded115,695 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 BVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 115,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 109,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 101,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 8 May 2017 101,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 11 May 2016 93,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 93,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 85,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 77,233 miles

Advise both front wiper blades poor

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 77,233 miles

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

Advise both front wiper blades poor

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,964 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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BP04 BVA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BP04 BVA, 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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BP04 BVA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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