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BW04 RZF

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,981 mi
Last recorded83,981 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 83,981 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 67,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 67,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 63,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 53,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,699 miles

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

exhaust middle section corroded at rear joint

o/s/f tyre slighty outer shape on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,679 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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BW04 RZF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

BW04 RZF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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