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BW04 RYN

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,553 mi
Last recorded43,553 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RYN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 43,553 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH O/S + N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH O/S + N/S wheel arches and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 43,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH O/S + N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH O/S + N/S wheel arches and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 40,512 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking, gearbox failure possible if left (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 37,305 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 37,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 33,770 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 28,891 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,398 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi joint deteriorated and front heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 23,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2020 23,232 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Slight brake imbalance on front axle

Pass 2 Jul 2019 19,774 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 18,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,200 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 14,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 14,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,844 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,005 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 12,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 10,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,349 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 4,229 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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BW04 RYN is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW04 RYN, 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 BW04 RYN registered?

BW04 RYN is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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