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BW04 XRA

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,748 mi
Last recorded76,748 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 XRA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 76,748 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,800 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 73,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,293 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 69,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,250 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 62,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,297 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 49,294 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,324 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,324 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,882 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,085 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 XRA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW04 XRA registered?

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

Is BW04 XRA safe to buy?

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