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BU04 UGE

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,660 mi
Last recorded101,660 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UGE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,660 miles

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

front exhaust flexi joint broken but still secure and not blowing

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2013 101,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front exhaust flexi joint broken but still secure and not blowing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,555 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearsdie front tyre wearing close to the legal tread limit.(3.0mm)

Offside front c.v gaiter perishing.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 92,555 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearsdie front tyre wearing close to the legal tread limit.(3.0mm)

Offside front c.v gaiter perishing.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,212 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 84,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 72,424 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,254 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,815 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UGE is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

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

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