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BW53 TKX

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,900 mi
Last recorded60,900 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 TKX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,900 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,900 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion AT ON BOTH SIDE INNER sill rustycorrosion (6.1.B.2)

at n/s front bush detireted rear arm

Fail 22 Sep 2015 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear too dim (1.1.C.1f)

Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion AT ON BOTH SIDE INNER sill rustycorrosion (6.1.B.2)

at n/s front bush detireted rear arm

Fail 22 Sep 2014 56,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,431 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,854 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 52,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 49,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,982 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,104 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 46,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,171 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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BW53 TKX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BW53 TKX, 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 BW53 TKX registered?

BW53 TKX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 TKX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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