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BA04 MXR

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,503 mi
Last recorded71,503 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 MXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,503 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,503 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,892 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,532 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 41,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,259 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,248 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 MXR is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXR, 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 BA04 MXR registered?

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

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