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AW04 ABU

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 ABU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,598 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,347 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,809 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,673 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,194 miles

slight play in n/s front steering rack end

Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in n/s front steering rack end

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,825 miles

slight cut in offside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,119 miles

o/s and n/s front headlamp aim patterns not fully clear

Fail 20 Jul 2010 37,119 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s and n/s front headlamp aim patterns not fully clear

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,505 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,388 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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AW04 ABU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AW04 ABU, 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 AW04 ABU registered?

AW04 ABU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AW04 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 ABU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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