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AJ04 KGE

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,506 mi
Last recorded78,506 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 KGE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,506 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with CAT tool.

Fail 5 Sep 2022 78,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with CAT tool.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,339 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 76,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills at rear corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,587 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake overheated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 71,587 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake overheated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 65,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,247 miles

EML ON

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,934 miles

EML ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,647 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2011 19,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,186 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 18,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,923 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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AJ04 KGE is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGE, 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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AJ04 KGE is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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