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BV54 NKL

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,438 mi
Last recorded69,438 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 NKL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,099 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,549 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 56,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,426 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,053 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 44,053 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,354 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 39,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,285 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,285 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,153 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 29,153 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,135 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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 NKL 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 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 BV54 NKL, 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 BV54 NKL registered?

BV54 NKL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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