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BV54 FTJ

2004 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,830 mi
Last recorded99,830 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,398 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 96,398 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 92,858 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,762 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 86,762 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 82,232 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 77,953 miles

e.m.l light

Pass 31 May 2016 73,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 13 May 2015 69,499 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

battery insecure

n/s/r light lens cracked but no white light showing

Pass 13 May 2015 69,499 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery insecure

n/s/r light lens cracked but no white light showing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

boot wet (water)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,213 miles

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

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

boot wet (water)

Pass 31 May 2013 788,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 788,245 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 54,529 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,329 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,461 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 44,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 38,446 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,964 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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BV54 FTJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BV54 FTJ, 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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BV54 FTJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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