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AV54 VGT

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,877 mi
Last recorded84,877 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VGT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,877 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 84,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,272 miles

engine managment lamp on

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Dec 2013 62,675 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine mil light on

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,675 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mil light on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

engine light on

Fail 5 Dec 2012 60,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

engine light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,385 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre flat at start of test

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,186 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,457 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,127 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

handbrake travel long

Fail 27 Nov 2007 36,122 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

handbrake travel long

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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AV54 VGT is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV54 VGT, 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 AV54 VGT registered?

AV54 VGT is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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