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AX04 VBL

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,506 mi
Last recorded49,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VBL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,506 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 3 May 2019 48,445 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,607 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 46,607 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 45,389 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 45,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all rear (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2016 43,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,164 miles

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2014 37,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,256 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,740 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 27,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 22,926 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,325 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 7 Feb 2009 14,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,682 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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AX04 VBL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX04 VBL registered?

AX04 VBL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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