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AR04 AYJ

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,643 mi
Last recorded97,643 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,643 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,355 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,023 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,499 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 26,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 21,937 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,825 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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AR04 AYJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AR04 AYJ, 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 AR04 AYJ registered?

AR04 AYJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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