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BW04 XLB

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,376 mi
Last recorded79,376 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cut on inside edge, but not to the cord/ply.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 70,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has a rubbed flat spot. no cord showing.

Offside Front Brake show the signs of over heating. not binding at time of test.

Offside Rear Tyre cut on inner sidewall, but no cord showing.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,334 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,567 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,397 miles

Battery insecure

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f abs ring cracked

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,325 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,371 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 XLB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XLB, 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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BW04 XLB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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