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AX04 VBT

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,375 mi
Last recorded106,375 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 106,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 101,286 miles

NSF outer CV boot deteriorated.

Fail 24 Aug 2013 101,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF outer CV boot deteriorated.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,010 miles

Battery insecure.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight fluid residue at NSF steering rack gaiter.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,010 miles

Battery insecure.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight fluid residue at NSF steering rack gaiter.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,619 miles

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

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

cracks to inner nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 22 Aug 2011 85,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

cracks to inner nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,314 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 47,314 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,154 miles

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

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 VBT 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 61.5%.

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

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