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BT04 NTF

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,582 mi
Last recorded82,582 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NTF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,582 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

historic gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2017 82,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust silencer corroded

historic gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,342 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Oil Leak on Engine / Gearbox

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,270 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Oil Leak on Engine / Gearbox

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,503 miles

off side front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,239 miles

dampness round near side steering rack gaiter

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service adjustment required to handbrake lever

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2010 39,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 19 May 2010 39,005 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 22 May 2009 34,066 miles

advise nsf tyre worn to limits on side

Fail 22 May 2009 34,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise nsf tyre worn to limits on side

Pass 27 May 2008 28,440 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 23,984 miles

advise osf tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 14 May 2007 23,984 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise osf tyre worn on outside edge

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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BT04 NTF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT04 NTF, 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 BT04 NTF registered?

BT04 NTF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is BT04 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 NTF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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