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BU04 UFX

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,898 mi
Last recorded31,898 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UFX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,898 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 31,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front subframe corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,521 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 25,521 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 12,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,242 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 UFX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU04 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

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

Is BU04 UFX safe to buy?

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