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AJ04 BDY

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,991 mi
Last recorded115,991 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 115,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 106,605 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2012 106,605 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

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

o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,408 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

steel wheel at n/s/f

Fail 7 Apr 2011 99,408 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

steel wheel at n/s/f

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,577 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 89,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,628 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 78,628 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,453 miles

stone chip to screen †unable to see inner pads

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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AJ04 BDY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ04 BDY, 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 AJ04 BDY registered?

AJ04 BDY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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