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A522 AJB

2004 Rover 25

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,303 mi
Last recorded48,303 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA522 AJB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both rear tyres cracked and pe3rished

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both rear tyres cracked and pe3rished

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,485 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 44,485 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack in windscreen

front crossmember damaged

handbrake high

Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack in windscreen

front crossmember damaged

handbrake high

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,777 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 30,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 25,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,419 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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A522 AJB is a 2004 Rover 25 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A522 AJB, 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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A522 AJB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is A522 AJB safe to buy?

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