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BK04 EWF

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,948 mi
Last recorded71,948 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EWF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2017 71,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between down pipe and centre pipe union flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wing mirror cover missing

Oil leak around steering rack area

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,199 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,464 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,397 miles

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

presenter adviced

Fail 23 Dec 2013 54,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

presenter adviced

Pass 30 Nov 2012 519,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

presenter adviced

Pass 22 Apr 2011 46,510 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread, inner and outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre tread, inner and outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2011 46,510 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre tread, inner and outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre tread, inner and outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,251 miles

offside front rim damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front rim damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,666 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,488 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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BK04 EWF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK04 EWF, 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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BK04 EWF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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