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BA04 GOC

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 106,382 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 106,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,674 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 92,670 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NEARSIDE (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working OFFSIDE (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,562 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,428 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,107 miles

battery loose.

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall.

slow punchers in both rear tyres, found nails in both tyres.

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested, all okay and working.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery loose.

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall.

slow punchers in both rear tyres, found nails in both tyres.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,020 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,232 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,390 miles

o/s front tyre getting low on 2mm.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,015 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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BA04 GOC is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GOC, 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 GOC is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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