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BW04 VUJ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,806 mi
Last recorded139,806 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 VUJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 139,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 124,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS light

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 124,342 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS light

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 104,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 104,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 88,549 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 76,077 miles

Brake fluid leval low

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 76,077 miles

Brake fluid leval low

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,670 miles

skid pan not fully secured

wheel nuts not checked

Fail 13 Aug 2008 64,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

skid pan not fully secured

wheel nuts not checked

Fail 30 Aug 2007 53,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,433 miles

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

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 VUJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

BW04 VUJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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