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BK04 ULU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,267 mi
Last recorded80,267 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 ULU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 80,267 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Air bag light on

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

Engine manegment light on

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

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

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,605 miles

CAR HAD NO ENGINE OIL WHEN PRESENT FOR MOT TEST HAD TO PUT 3LITTERS OF OIL IN ENGINE

ENGINE MANEGMENT LIGHT ON

N/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AT REAR AROUND FUEL TANK HAVE A PLASTIC COATING

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT CRACKING

Fail 12 Feb 2011 69,605 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

CAR HAD NO ENGINE OIL WHEN PRESENT FOR MOT TEST HAD TO PUT 3LITTERS OF OIL IN ENGINE

ENGINE MANEGMENT LIGHT ON

N/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AT REAR AROUND FUEL TANK HAVE A PLASTIC COATING

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT CRACKING

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,861 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 57,839 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hand brake long

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

engine manegment light on

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,212 miles

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,428 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 26,428 miles

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

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

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 ULU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ULU, 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 BK04 ULU registered?

BK04 ULU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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