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BP04 BUA

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,944 mi
Last recorded68,944 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 BUA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 68,944 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,477 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 62,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

both rear tyres heavly cracking

damage to bear side body work

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,289 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,130 miles

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

front brake judder slight

hand brake travel

o/s/r reg light dim

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BP04 BUA 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 87.5%.

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 BP04 BUA, 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 BP04 BUA registered?

BP04 BUA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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