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AX04 AUT

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 AUT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 137,703 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 129,566 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 129,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 124,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 118,540 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 118,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,043 miles

windscreen seal coming away at top of screen

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,397 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,472 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 60,286 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut {no cords)

trims and trays covering testable items

Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut {no cords)

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,828 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 5,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,656 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AX04 AUT is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX04 AUT, 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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AX04 AUT is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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