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AU54 XAB

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,783 mi
Last recorded61,783 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,783 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

2.near side front tyre wearing low on inside and outside edge

3.both outer sills becoming corroded at rear

4.hand brake travel at limit

Fail 26 Nov 2016 61,769 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

2.near side front tyre wearing low on inside and outside edge

3.both outer sills becoming corroded at rear

4.hand brake travel at limit

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,449 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 57,431 miles

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

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

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 54,137 miles

1.o/s door mirror loose

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,436 miles

1/ slight uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre 2/ slight damage to o/s door mirror ok at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1/ slight uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre 2/ slight damage to o/s door mirror ok at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,772 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 45,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,277 miles

Slight uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,821 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,738 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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AU54 XAB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU54 XAB, 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 AU54 XAB registered?

AU54 XAB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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