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AP04 BCE

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,719 mi
Last recorded61,719 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 61,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,795 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,637 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,843 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,025 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 56,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,373 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,704 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,759 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,127 miles

o/s/r tyre pereshing.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,631 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,697 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,697 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2011 37,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,163 miles

Suspect handbrake cables sticking ?

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,773 miles

advise offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,476 miles

one horn button works intermittantly other is ok

Pass 19 Apr 2007 146,692 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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AP04 BCE is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AP04 BCE, 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 AP04 BCE registered?

AP04 BCE is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is AP04 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 BCE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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