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BP04 SVF

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,556 mi
Last recorded49,556 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 SVF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,895 miles

drivers window wont open

heaters cold

osr tyre slow puncture 185/55/15

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,279 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 35,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

advise tracking needed after anti roll bar re aligned & tyres changed

nsr tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,393 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but no visible cords apparent

Fail 5 Nov 2012 30,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but no visible cords apparent

Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,752 miles

battery insecure

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 23,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,347 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 17,346 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 17,180 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,180 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,530 miles

offside front tyre outer side worn

Fail 14 Jul 2009 15,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre outer side worn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,353 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 SVF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVF, 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 BP04 SVF registered?

BP04 SVF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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