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BU04 UHF

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,885 mi
Last recorded54,885 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,885 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch pedal antislip missing

o/s/r door seal missing

oil and water added prior to test

rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,885 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

clutch pedal antislip missing

o/s/r door seal missing

oil and water added prior to test

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,938 miles

advise nearside front tyre wall slight damage but not affecting tyre

advise offside front tyre worn down on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2012 50,938 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside front tyre wall slight damage but not affecting tyre

advise offside front tyre worn down on edges

Pass 16 May 2011 46,104 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 46,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 43,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,893 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 31,610 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,470 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 25,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UHF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 UHF registered?

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

Is BU04 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 UHF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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