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BU04 UKW

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,488 mi
Last recorded75,488 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,488 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,432 miles

HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

POWER STEERING BELT BADLY CRACKED

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,001 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,917 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 14,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,110 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 7,118 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BU04 UKW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

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

Is BU04 UKW safe to buy?

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