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AP04 HFY

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,894 mi
Last recorded174,894 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HFY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 174,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 174,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 163,759 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine light on

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 163,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Engine light on

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 153,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

em lamp on

front exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 153,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

em lamp on

front exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 141,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 141,906 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 130,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front wipper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2014 130,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front wipper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 110,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,394 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,928 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 97,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,185 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 86,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 76,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,188 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 61,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 47,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,420 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 HFY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP04 HFY, 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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AP04 HFY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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