2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BN54 CBF
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 74,495 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
BN54 CBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 74,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BN54 CBF Mileage History
- 20/09/202168,028 mi
- 10/09/202270,248 mi+2,220 mi
- 07/09/202372,333 mi+2,085 mi
- 08/09/202372,342 mi+9 mi
- 03/09/202474,495 mi+2,153 mi
Average of roughly 2,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN54 CBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (BN54 CBF) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure(Moderate)
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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