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AX04 VBV

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,130 mi
Last recorded80,130 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,130 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,923 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,205 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,288 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,485 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 56,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,414 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,692 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 VBV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBV, 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 AX04 VBV registered?

AX04 VBV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is AX04 VBV safe to buy?

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