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BU04 UFS

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,260 mi
Last recorded79,260 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UFS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,260 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 79,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,724 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,724 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,896 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,505 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,311 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 16,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 14,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,558 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,634 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 10,091 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 4,938 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 UFS is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UFS, 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 BU04 UFS registered?

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

Is BU04 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 UFS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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