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BA04 GNU

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,588 mi
Last recorded47,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GNU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,588 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,189 miles

off side rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,798 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 35,798 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,635 miles

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

corrosion centre exhaust box

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside indicator lens incomplete

Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,892 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,629 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 13,629 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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BA04 GNU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA04 GNU, 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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BA04 GNU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is BA04 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 GNU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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