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AP53 SZG

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,241 mi
Last recorded36,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 SZG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,241 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 36,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,819 miles

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

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

Rattle from inside exhaust centre silencer

Rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 32,819 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rattle from inside exhaust centre silencer

Rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,759 miles

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

coolant level low

engine has an oil leak

near side front tyre has minor cut to outer side wall

near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing

slight weep from power steering pipe

slight weep from power steering pump

slight weep from power steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2014 28,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolant level low

engine has an oil leak

near side front tyre has minor cut to outer side wall

near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing

slight weep from power steering pipe

slight weep from power steering pump

slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 10 May 2013 24,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine has an oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

power steering rack has a slight weep of fluid

Fail 10 May 2013 24,613 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine has an oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

power steering rack has a slight weep of fluid

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,376 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,266 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,494 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 14,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,606 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 3,599 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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AP53 SZG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP53 SZG, 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 AP53 SZG registered?

AP53 SZG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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