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AU54 XBF

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,315 mi
Last recorded65,315 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XBF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,315 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,315 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,766 miles

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

both front tyres slight damage

Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres slight damage

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,529 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,037 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,180 miles

Battery insecure

fluid seepage from nearside steering rack gaitor

nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges of tread

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge outside measurable area

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,888 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 XBF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU54 XBF, 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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AU54 XBF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is AU54 XBF safe to buy?

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