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AF54 ZZX

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,556 mi
Last recorded97,556 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZZX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,556 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 97,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,456 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both inner & outer sills & floorpan near front jacking points have surface corrosion

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2018 88,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner & outer sills & floorpan near front jacking points have surface corrosion

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,343 miles

Signs of corrosion in places

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front discs worn

Slight weep of fluid from steering. Rack

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,004 miles

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside Head light lens deteriorating and starting to adversely affect image

Offside Head light lens deteriorating and starting to adversely affect image.

Rear Screen washer not working.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,225 miles

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper blade rubber splitting at ends.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,272 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and leaking.

Near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating.

Near side outer and off side outer constant velocity joint gaitors perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,272 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and leaking.

Near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating.

Near side outer and off side outer constant velocity joint gaitors perished.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,752 miles

Both rear tyres serverly perished

Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,752 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres serverly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,430 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,034 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,186 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front discs lipped

handbrake travel high

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 30 Aug 2007 21,957 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,957 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

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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AF54 ZZX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF54 ZZX, 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 AF54 ZZX registered?

AF54 ZZX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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