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BA04 MXF

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,326 mi
Last recorded98,326 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 98,326 miles

n/s/f cv gaiter is slightly deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2018 87,522 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 87,522 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 82,011 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 77,968 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 77,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 68,687 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 68,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 59,935 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,580 miles

Drivers seat lower back suport worn

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 57,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Drivers seat lower back suport worn

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,393 miles

All four tyres slightly low on tread

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded not blowing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,592 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,507 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 MXF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BA04 MXF, 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 MXF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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