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BW04 RZG

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,912 mi
Last recorded48,912 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RZG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,912 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 38,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre inner tread face wearing abnormally

Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight deterioration of upper rear number plate

Fail 9 Nov 2011 25,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight deterioration of upper rear number plate

Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,823 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn slight

Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,024 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 16,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,954 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 RZG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW04 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

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

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