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AX04 HNU

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,021 mi
Last recorded73,021 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 72,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 63,857 miles

Central exhaust mounting hanger does not line up with rubber mount correctly.

General age related corrosion on steering /suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc has light corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 63,008 miles

Central exhaust mounting hanger does not line up with rubber mount correctly.

General age related corrosion on steering /suspension components.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn + perished splitting on sidewalls & in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,705 miles

Central exhaust mounting hanger does not line up with rubber mount correctly.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,492 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger does not line up with rubber mount correctly. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust backbox internals corroded/loose/rattling.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 58,730 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 56,509 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 54,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 52,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,376 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,958 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 3 May 2012 43,118 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 43,118 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 39,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,050 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,465 miles

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

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

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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AX04 HNU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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