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BU04 UFA

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,601 mi
Last recorded125,601 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 125,601 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 125,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,026 miles

engine light on

exhaust corroding

fuel tank corroding

n/s/rear tyre perishing

tape to n/s/rear light unit

v-belt perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

engine management light on.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,528 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

engine management light on.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,671 miles

offside rear tyre perished and getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished and getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,227 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2011 69,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,032 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 65,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,595 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,595 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,526 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 34,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,114 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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BU04 UFA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU04 UFA, 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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BU04 UFA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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