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BW04 XPG

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,848 mi
Last recorded65,848 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 XPG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 65,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,238 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 63,237 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,746 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 58,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 54,454 miles

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE TREAD

Fail 16 May 2014 54,452 miles

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

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE TREAD

Pass 13 May 2013 50,400 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 50,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 44,126 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 44,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 35,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil misting around steering rack gaiter

Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,803 miles

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

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

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 XPG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

BW04 XPG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BW04 XPG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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