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BA04 MUC

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,593 mi
Last recorded104,593 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 MUC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 104,588 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,691 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 101,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% o/s is slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,706 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 95,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear nailed

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,460 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,800 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,800 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 69,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 63,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,008 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,895 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 55,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,365 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 41,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,550 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 24,550 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,005 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 14,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,747 miles

parking brake slightly lever impeded its travel

spare tyre missing

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 MUC is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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