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BV04 ZMU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,273 mi
Last recorded64,273 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 ZMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,273 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,706 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

alternator + power steering belts slight cracking

cooling system poss head gasket fault

offside front tyre serface cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,065 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 45,520 miles

Nearside Steeling rack boot slightly moist

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished down to 4mm

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,520 miles

Nearside Steeling rack boot slightly moist

Offside rear tyre slightly perished down to 4mm

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,561 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,561 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 34,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,256 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 252,256 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 17,858 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 17,858 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,605 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
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BV04 ZMU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV04 ZMU, 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 BV04 ZMU registered?

BV04 ZMU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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