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BU04 UGF

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,106 mi
Last recorded100,106 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 100,106 miles

rear was and wiper dont work

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 100,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear was and wiper dont work

Pass 22 May 2018 92,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 1 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 82,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 71,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 64,687 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 64,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,839 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,627 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 46,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,277 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside + nearside rear tyres

rear parking brake lever travel high

Fail 24 Apr 2010 33,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside + nearside rear tyres

rear parking brake lever travel high

Fail 15 May 2009 29,908 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 29,908 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,817 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 22,600 miles

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

Slight oil leak from steering rack

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 UGF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UGF, 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 UGF registered?

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

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