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BU04 UGR

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,282 mi
Last recorded77,282 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,282 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 77,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,037 miles

Both front outer cv boots cracking slightly

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wiper blade split splitting slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2013 72,977 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front oute cv boots starting to split but not leaking grease

offside front wiper rubber has small split at either end

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,995 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boots cracking but not leaking grease

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges & aged in outer wall

n/s/f wiper blade smears screen slightly due to stone chip

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread & cut in side wall but not to cords

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges slightly

o/s/r tyre right on legal limit & perishing

stone chips in front winderscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,911 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 59,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake travel on limit{pequires adjustment}

suspect engine water leak, topped system up with 1.5 ltr's of water.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,922 miles

slight bind from o/s/f brake

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,171 miles

both wiper blades splitting, recommend replacement

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,361 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,510 miles

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

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

suspect front brake pads low

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 UGR is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR registered?

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

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