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AP04 UHW

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,804 mi
Last recorded57,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UHW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 54,858 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 54,858 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not checked

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,621 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,621 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,197 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 49,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,411 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,411 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,774 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake lever high but rbt readings ok

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,429 miles

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

parking brake lever comes up slightly high but rbt readings ok

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2009 33,429 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

parking brake lever comes up slightly high but rbt readings ok

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,653 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 26,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Drivers wiper split

offside numberplate light dim

Fail 4 Jul 2007 19,023 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,023 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 UHW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP04 UHW registered?

AP04 UHW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is AP04 UHW safe to buy?

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