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BV54 FVG

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,046 mi
Last recorded60,046 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,046 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 60,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,890 miles

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,638 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

osr tyre is cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2015 53,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

osr tyre is cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,249 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres walls cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,249 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres walls cracking

n/s & o/s wiper blades split

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,205 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 49,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,315 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,157 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,157 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,281 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 23,281 miles

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

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 FVG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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