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BT53 FGZ

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,971 mi
Last recorded88,971 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 88,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side walls (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever high

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,972 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

long hand brake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,514 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 66,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,104 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,656 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 47,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 40,558 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,197 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,385 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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BT53 FGZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT53 FGZ, 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 BT53 FGZ registered?

BT53 FGZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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