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AJ04 MBV

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,648 mi
Last recorded107,648 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,648 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 107,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,515 miles

emissions not tested

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,515 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

emissions not tested

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 92,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,807 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

legal limit only on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tempory repair to rear section of exhaust (paste)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 59,779 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tempory repair to rear section of exhaust (paste)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 41,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 17,995 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 MBV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

AJ04 MBV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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